her new book of poems

my poet friend Neva
calls to tell me about a new book
of poems
she has coming out.
at 87 she's still at it.
finding joy
in the written word, the sound
of syllables
collected and honed
to a fine
sweet tale
of joy or grief.
nuanced and sweet.
i buy two, one for the shelf,
signed,
and one to read.