Newfane Local Author Book Fair Was a Huge Success!

Kelly Artieri, an Olcott author and member of the Newfane Public Library board of trustees, organized a free local authors’ event from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 21, 2018 in the Community Room of Newfane Town Hall, 2737 Main Street, Newfane, NY. Nearly two dozen local authors participated to sign and sell their … Continue reading Newfane Local Author Book Fair Was a Huge Success!

Birth of a Child – Poem by Susan Murray

I feel the child growing inside, My figure I can no longer hide. My clothes are too tight, My back aches day and night. The months have passed by, I wait in anticipation and cry. The day finally is here, I scream out and cheer. I go to the hospital, I go through the wait. … Continue reading Birth of a Child – Poem by Susan Murray

Shape of Spring – Poem by Susan Stevens

There was a large lady from Penn Who was back on her diet – again. She’d spent the winter doing nothing but munch, Take-a-ways, dinners out, round the pub for lunch. Extra portions, dumplings with stew, A cake or biscuit with every brew. These are just some of the things she has tried, And now … Continue reading Shape of Spring – Poem by Susan Stevens

Mine – Poem by Beth Wood

You ask me my history I hand you my book of scars. This skin grows so tight Not all prisons bear bars Childhood held weapons, drugs, and pain No cookies, no toys, straight shot to the vain Reprieve would call around, send the devision to the door Bruises shown often, judge, then a new home … Continue reading Mine – Poem by Beth Wood