Gatherings in Bloomington, MN

Dan Fitzgerald's poems are thoughtful and softly elegant with no pretense. He goes directly into his story painting a clear and detailed picture along the way while pulling us into its frame.
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Constance Kostelc
, artist, journalist, poet and short story author
Gatherings
'
poetry makes ordinary things magical. Dan's poetry gets to the essence of things to reveal them.
Kathleen Murphy
, Chair: Central Region, Illinois State Poetry Society
, by Dan Fitzgerald follows his superb debut collection
weatherman
. The author could not have chosen a better title. Fitzgerald draws his inspiration from where he lives, from the places, people, and experiences that have shaped his life and informed his world view. This is down-to-earth relatable poetry. I was especially moved by these lines from "Ever Last", "I held the hand of a child / while walking in a park, / told a woman I loved her / with everything in my heart. / The smiles they gave me / are the only things I have / that will ever last."
is a collection destined to stand the test of time and "ever last."
Michael Escoubas
, author,
Ripples Into the Light: PhotoPoetry
with photographer Vandana Bajikar; Senior Editor,
Quill & Parchment
journal