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Yes, it's spelled right. They're called "pomes" - not "poems." After reading the self-titled creations of Mark Forman, you'll understand that there is a difference.
"Pomes By A Cow Psychologist" by Mark Forman (126 p., Nov 2008, $14.50) is now available for purchase from CreateSpace.com and Amazon.com through www.pomesbymark.com. This newly published collection of poetry was written by an Eastern Montana rancher whose gifts of rhyme continue to draw laughter, grimaces and admiration, even after his death. Forman was killed in a ranch accident in March 2008. He left behind not only many family and friends - but also a lifelong assemblage of poetry written for, and more often about, them.
Although Forman was never one to self-promote his work, those who knew about it or ever received a special "pome" from "The Bard of Knowlton" treasured its value. This book is a combined effort of Forman's wife, Lavonne, and other family and friends to share a side of him many did not have the chance to know.
Forman's college degree was in psychology, and the spectrum between his education and vocation contributed to the wide variety of genre showcased in "Pomes By A Cow Psychologist."
Pieces like "I Ain't No Damn Cowboy" reverberate a solemn side of ranch life. Others such as "The Heroes" are kindly irreverent tributes to the folly of friends. And some, like "No Wonder," written for Forman's mother on Mother's Day, were crafted for birthday and special occasion cards.
Accompanying many of the pomes are illustrations by Rod Rainey, a lifelong friend of the Forman family. A moving introduction by Forman's son Levi and tributes composed by other family and friends depict a poet whose work will be missed, but now enjoyed by a much larger audience.
"Pomes By A Cow Psychologist" is published through CreateSpace.com, a subsidiary of Amazon.com. Ordering links and page samples are available at www.pomesbymark.com.
For more information, contact Tamara Beardsley Choat at 402.430.3656 or [email protected]
http://www.pomesbymark.com
"Pomes By A Cow Psychologist" by Mark Forman (126 p., Nov 2008, $14.50) is now available for purchase from CreateSpace.com and Amazon.com through www.pomesbymark.com. This newly published collection of poetry was written by an Eastern Montana rancher whose gifts of rhyme continue to draw laughter, grimaces and admiration, even after his death. Forman was killed in a ranch accident in March 2008. He left behind not only many family and friends - but also a lifelong assemblage of poetry written for, and more often about, them.
Although Forman was never one to self-promote his work, those who knew about it or ever received a special "pome" from "The Bard of Knowlton" treasured its value. This book is a combined effort of Forman's wife, Lavonne, and other family and friends to share a side of him many did not have the chance to know.
Forman's college degree was in psychology, and the spectrum between his education and vocation contributed to the wide variety of genre showcased in "Pomes By A Cow Psychologist."
Pieces like "I Ain't No Damn Cowboy" reverberate a solemn side of ranch life. Others such as "The Heroes" are kindly irreverent tributes to the folly of friends. And some, like "No Wonder," written for Forman's mother on Mother's Day, were crafted for birthday and special occasion cards.
Accompanying many of the pomes are illustrations by Rod Rainey, a lifelong friend of the Forman family. A moving introduction by Forman's son Levi and tributes composed by other family and friends depict a poet whose work will be missed, but now enjoyed by a much larger audience.
"Pomes By A Cow Psychologist" is published through CreateSpace.com, a subsidiary of Amazon.com. Ordering links and page samples are available at www.pomesbymark.com.
For more information, contact Tamara Beardsley Choat at 402.430.3656 or [email protected]
http://www.pomesbymark.com
