The title of this poem is from Boswell’s Life of Dr. Johnson, v.1, p.182. I find it a constant reminder of how I should keep in touch with friends old and new. Sometimes it’s difficult due to lack of time, distance, whatever, but all these are excuses …
KEEP FRIENDSHIP IN CONSTANT REPAIR
call frequently
write letters
email or text 
if disagree
apologize or explain
don’t leave the cut
to fester
send photos
of self and family
give praise
and thanks
keep in touch
NEW! ‘A Bedroom of Searchlights’: poetry. This collection draws a picture of the poet’s divorced mother, an artist with two children, who struggled with poverty, war, and the realities of daily life, yet still found beauty and comfort in her garden, and her art.
From Inanna Publications, May 15, 2016.
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Congratulations on the book! Week done! And Inanna is such a respected publisher Will there be a launch I can attend?
I am having my book published by Friesen and at present am working with them on the cover. Exciting – and busy! Best Diana
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The launch will be on May 26, 6.30 p.m. at the Mill Bay Library.Do
come, love to see you. And huge congratulations re the book.This is
so good to know. Joanna