News Flash! My father’s poetry, originally published in 1945, has just been re-issued by Flagon Press, U.K., under the title ‘Flowers in the Minefield’, James Crowden the editor and researcher. Check out my book page for ‘A Summer Father’ for more information.
…….December and September both start on the same day of the week every year, while December and April end on the same day; a couple of odd facts! And, beyond that, every family has their own special symbols for December, anything from angels, stars, to gingerbread houses. I’m usually baking cookies like crazy …
TRADITION
hangs scarlet bows 
to branches rimmed with frost 
makes gingerbread
colours each day
with small pictures
and cedar branches
stirs cherries into cakes
plays carols over and over
wraps presents
tells familiar stories
year after year
round the tree
The Willow Tree Girl for ages 7-11 … Weston doesn’t miss a beat as she untangles past and present, ghosts, missing treasure, and her heroine’s longing for success.
1960willowtree 
Hi Joanna, So glad to hear that your father’s poetry is being republished. I’m not doing much with poetry right now, but do hope to get back to it soon. – Bill Cook
Hi Bill, Good to hear from you. I’m kind of stunned to realize how well-regarded John’s poetry is.
All the best, Joanna