New Classic Poems – Contemporary Verse That Rhymes

New Classic Poems
Poets’ Biographies
University. My studies, as my writing and
reading habits, have been strongly influenced by
my love of King Arthur, Robin Hood, and the
enchanted realms of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R.
Tolkien. As for my own creations–when writing
formal poetry, I prefer to tell a tale, sometimes
humorous, sometimes . . . haunting.”
Ted DeMay is already a master of the sonnet at
17 years of age. He says that many poets have
inspired him, including Shakespeare, Whitman,
T.S. Eliot and Dylan Thomas. He enjoys
reading and writing many different kinds of
poetry, as he believes new experiences help one
to mature as a person and as a writer.
Maria DiDanieli is a freelance writer who has
recently ventured from medical writing into
other genres such as fiction and children’s
educational literature. Before beginning her
writing career in 2003, Ms. DiDanieli had an
extensive background in publication of nonfiction.
She is now working with a group of
colleagues to develop a literary magazine; and
she is currently piecing together a book of
poems about being an adoptee. Her children
Julia and Emily now inspire her to look beyond
the constraints of the word “realistic” into
worlds where possibilities are endless. She lives
with her family in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Gene Dixon is a long-time resident of New
Jersey in the USA. His poetry, which covers all
genres from free-verse to formal, has been
published in several small magazines and on-line
"e-zines." Dixon has won numerous awards for
poems from a variety of publications and
organizations, most notably Writer's Digest
magazine and the New York Poetry Forum which
named him "Contemporary Poet of the Year"
for his poem, Amalthea, the Unicorn.
Alan DuMond, (Vicki’s husband), who lives in
the State of Arkansas, USA, is a carpenter,
mechanic, landscape artist and for the past
couple of years, a poet. He says that he is
inspired by three things: nature, his wife and the
music of Donovan. His other interests include
playing the guitar, chess, pool, traveling and flea
marketing.
Vicki DuMond (Alan’s wife) has been writing
poetry for 43 years. She taught English at the
University of Central Arkansas and the
University of Arkansas. She is now the
Editor/Publisher of Reflections: a Journal of Poetry
and Art, which appears quarterly. Her poems in
lyrical, dramatic, humorous, monologue and
nature genres, have appeared in numerous
literary or what she modestly refers to as “little”
magazines. Ms. DuMond shares most of her
husband’s hobbies, and she also enjoys dancing
and swimming.
Rick Ellis is a freelance recording mixer in
Toronto, Canada. When not listening to the
universe he observes, writes about and tries to
make sense of it. He is affiliated with the
Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television,
the Motion Picture Sound Editors Guild, the
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and
the International Society of Authors and Artists.
Peggy Fletcher was born in St. Johns,
Newfoundland, and now lives in Sarnia, Ontario,
Canada. She taught creative writing and English
at Lambton College; and she was formerly the
Family Editor for a newspaper, the Sarnia
Observer. She has written six books of poetry, one
of short stories, and her work appears in
anthologies and magazines in Canada, England,
Australia and the USA.
Patricia Louise Gamache likes all types of
poetry, and she writes about many subjects. She
has published poetry with Noble House in the
U.K.. At 67 years of age, she was widowed
recently. She has been retired for one
year. Gamache is a Canadian who has lived in
British Columbia all her life, except for two
years in Alberta. She says that she started two
novels, but that “through sheer laziness they
remain unfinished.” However, has been writing
poetry and short stories since grade
school. While in grade eight, she relates, she
won a pound of jelly-beans in a short story
contest. She blames this for the fact that she has
had a sweet tooth ever since!
Anne Maarit Ghan grew up in Finland as the
youngest of 7 children. During college she
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