the bittersweet journey poetry and prose plainspoken by Priscilla Laudon a book of punchline poetry and prose designed to plain – speak encouragement – an cache of serious, humorous and curious expression – creates strong mood and imagery – crisp, cutting edge, thought provoking, even raw but always hopeful and authentic. a must read for those who desire more than the easy chair log on – reality hits the fan challenging the think-lines of contemporary thought! ————- a sampling of the poems in her book
pieces and punches – literal lunches the wrecker wanted my frame but i said there was too much to salvage”
refugees” – woe-begotten, broken by insane jokes running like rats through their self-esteem”
deception” – a wild conclusion to a mild confusion a false assumption…sending the unsuspecting out to pasture… feeding on unconnected ideas… that led nowhere”
puff” willowy white tales and trails suspended softly between blue and green
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the bittersweet journey” poetry and prose plainspoken by priscilla laudon priscilla was born in medicine hat, alberta (canada), prairie chicken and chinook country”. her poetry and prose, definitely plainspoken – catch your attention, carry you beyond the mediocre. in her own words: life hands us bitter and sweet – and, as we process – insight, applied wisdom and humour overtake our journey. what appeared ‘oh so bitter’ has taken on a sweet fragrance, the value of which becomes greater as years wrinkle by”. although the bittersweet journey is her very first book published, Priscilla has had her poems printed in several anthologies, received an Editor’s Choice Award” from the National Library of Poetry for outstanding achievement in poetry.
