[New-Poetry] Donald Finkel Tribute

[Renee Ashley]

Oh . . . I'm so very sorry to hear this. Mr. Finkel chose my manuscript in a 
contest many years ago and gave me, by doing so, my first book. I'm 
heartsick to hear of his illness. I will certainly be thinking of him. . .
Renee Ashley


> As those who've been posting here for a while may know, Donald Finkel has 
> been my lifelong mentor, friend, role model and inspiration. As you may or 
> may not know, this wisest and most generous of men is now in the iron grip 
> of Alheimer's.