SERENADE
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A n d N o w . . . And Now I have left the wasted midsummer, that long season of madness-- that was not a true God's summer, but ever, ever a sadness. And I have pondered the slow falling time of a lonely dark season-- in that black creeping foliage past the balance of reason. And I have climbed a lofty peak of misty, fog-shrouded snow-- and crossed a stark grey desert where burning dead rivers flow. And Now is Infinity before me in the soft glow of the sea-- And Now I travel not alone, as you are beside, beside me.
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“Serenade” contains Edie Schmoll’s poem “And Now” that won the National Poetry Award in 2008 from American Mensa along with other prizewinning selections. Many have been set to music by the author’s custom songwriting company, Music Songs, set for publication in 2012. Schmoll is a noted author, musician, composer, artist and educator living in Southern California. She is a resident poet and cover artist for Inland Empire’s Awardwinning “i.e”-and author of the nonfiction book “A Crime Against One Person: HMO Nightmare” (2010). A collection of true stories and essays will be forthcoming in late 2011. Video of Schmoll’s classical piano solos and images of her paintings may be viewed at www.trinityhemet.org –Home-Edie’s Page. The imagery of these poems will touch the heart and soul of every reader.
About the Author
National Poetry Award, American Mensa, 2008. Nominee, National Art Award, Am. Mensa, 2011. Cover artist and resident poet, Inland Empire Mensa, So. Cal. Nonfiction book, 2010: "A Crime Against One Person: HMO Nightmare." Web Page: www.edieschmoll. Biography in Marquis "Who's Who" books. CD, 2014, "Serenade", classical piano. Award-winning composer, songwriter, lyricist, and artist. Noted music educator (piano, organ, accordion). Education: Business college, music conservatories, community colleges. Currently performing, writing, painting, composing, teaching. Manager: Music Songs, Menifee, California. 3rd book: "Rain and Rainbows"-- short story collection; cover art by author (nonfiction, 2012). Children's holiday book, "Holly, The Christmas Tree Fairy", 2012, illus- trated by author. 2015: Songbook for Piano and Vocal, "Serenade - Music Songs".