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I Wish I Knew...

by George Gill

32 pages; black coil; catalogue #96-0066; ISBN 1-55212-080-5; US$12.50, C$13.95, EUR10.50, £7.50

I Wish I Knew is a poetry collection that is both whimsical and profound. Including internationally published work, the chapbook offers a broad spectrum to readers.

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About the Book I Wish I Knew is a poetry collection that is both whimsical and profound. Including internationally published work, the chapbook offers a broad spectrum to readers. Poems about Leda, crowded elevators, red-hair birds and poly-directional walking are some of the themes explored in this chapbook. With a puckish sense of humor and the skilled craftsmanship of the true poet, George Gill presents the poetry-lover with the smiles and wonderment of life's experiences. George has been a published poet for over forty years and has compiled some of his life's work for your reading pleasure.

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About the Author George Gill is a retired teacher and drama specialist. Teaching at elementary, secondary and university levels, he also wrote education columns for Canadian Teacher magazine. As founder of the Canadian Children's Theatre Company, he directed both children and adults in several drama productions. His book, All the World's Your Stage offered an introduction to acting for young people. He has been a published poet for forty years. Originally from New York and Ontario, he lives in Kelowna, British Columbia with his wife. They have three daughters.

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Sample Poem

I WISH I KNEW HOW THOUGHTS DO FLY

I wish I knew how thoughts do fly

Within?

Without?

On veined ellipsoid wings?

Like a damselfly, gliding a zephyr

Or

because of bio-electrical impulses,

neurologically induced?

Or

Perhaps propelled

By a rubber band.

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Catalogue Information

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