With Love as Always - Charlie Graham

After 30 years in the teaching profession, I collated and published an anthology entitled ‘With Love, As Always’. The main image you can see to the right is from the front cover of the book. It's called "Woman with a Dove" by the artist Paul Kerr

Click here to read a selection of poems from the book.

Testimonials

"Charming poetry from a man’s heart"

Jane Bailey, Belfast Poets

Can you find new words, fresh phrases, a different slant on memories of childhood, the seasons and everyday events?

Charlie Graham has managed it in this collection.

“I do read in dreamy light

Of words scripted in care"

Mary Denvir, Bookfinders, Belfast.

Personal Acknowledgements

The publication of this collection would have been difficult without the assistance of friends: Evelyn Glendinning, Pete Brady (‘scoutse’ extaordinaire), Stephanie Barr and my daughter Claire, who helped with technical aspects of the layout. Maura Johnston’s encouragement, and the advice from the folk at Creative Writers Network, Belfast, particularly Mark Madden, who directed and assisted me through the stages of publication was invaluable. I am also grateful for the assistance of Mike Reith and Leah Duncan (Banbridge District Council), Ryan Jones and Gareth Dimond (www.regency-press.co.uk). Thanks also to loved ones; family and friends who inspired me.