My husband is also a painter of words. He has just released his first book to the public on this site (Elusive Light). I read two of your poems in your preveiw, (Lingering Rose & Tree of Love) The Tree of Love I related to as my parents had this kind of love and they have both passed on. My father had cancer that took his life. I am getting a copy of your book.

Great poetry. I'll have to get this book.

Beautifuly done. I especially loved the poem "The Lingering Rose." --Kit Wilson, Author of Destiny Revealed

I have always enjoyed your poetry, so I'm delighted you have another collection finished and released. I will treasure it with the first book.

Congratulations Friend!
I was just browsing the top 100 to see how many poetry books were there, and came across yours. That alone filled me with excitement. Then I read your great preview, and became even happier. Thank for bringing a little warmth to my heart on this dismal cloudy day.
Much Love, David A.

This is the book that made me write a book and put it on Lulu.

"Poetry w/o pretense" it advertised.

Which is very true( I am a poet chock full of pretense- so after reading the review I felt a tad bit "disinfected").

"Poetry for the COMMON MAN." the title proceeds to offer.

"Right on." You say to yourself- as you are a COMMON MAN(or woman as the case may be).

But you read a bit about the author- anything but common.

You think to yourself-" A professor of microbiology wrote THIS?"

I imagine microbiology would put the world in a bit of "perspective" so to speak- but the man has found his calling in poetry, and the world would be a lesser place if he stopped.

-Joe G.

simple, powerful, emotional and evocative poetry with a comfortable rhythym.

Simply loved the sample

"Harry Gilleland’s poetry is, visionary and complex, in my opinion truley appreciable poetry." -- Ameth Carmicheal

Dr. Gilleland: I am revising this as I see that I have commented already on this exemplary work. Is this then a revision or republication? Yesterday I published 'The Sonnet Collection of William Shakespeare: Translated'. Also, I will be certain to purchase your collection, when circumstances permit. Yours will be the first contemporary poetry book on the shelf.

George Manos

I am not a big poetry guy, but I checked out your preview and I am ordering the book for my wife. 4 years of college without a single poem ever hitting me the way your first sample did.. Maybe I am just getting old. Great stuff.

Eric Josephson
www.lulu.com/gineric

Just wanted to let you know that I received your book yesterday, and I couldn't put it down all night. :) It's awesome.

Jennifer

I read your preview, you are so talented! Keep up the good work.
Jennifer
www.lulu.com/JStires

(I do have a book of poetry, but I didn't know how to add a preview, so if you want to read a snippet from my book, I'll email them to you!)

I like this one the most. Not really sure why but it stood out. I look forward to reading more of your work.

Harry, I've just completed my own 2 poetry books here at Lulu, and was browsing to see if I could find anyone else I knew. I remembered you telling us about your book but hadn't realized this was where it was. I just wanted to give my vote of confidence, and say that you are an excellent poet and story teller, and I'm certain you will do well with this project.

Janmew

From your noisy Mexican luncheon, to walking your pups to see "hooters" and the Centurion at Calvary your literary offering was magnificent. From childhood your insights and abilities have more than impressed me... this literary effort, even more so.
I had the opportunity to browse Mother's autographed copy during my visit to Columbus earlier today. Not only did I enjoy your offerings; but, it brought to mind long ago days of visits to Hardeman Avenue, the worm bed in the back yard and duck pins at Indian Springs.
Inspiring, humorous and thought provoking. Please continue to pen your thoughts and feelings.

Tony Gilleland

I wish you all the success with this endeavor. I read your preview and am most impressed with your talent for conveying a hidden meaning from an everyday event, whether fictional or not. Your use of imagery is finely polished as is your writing style, congratulations!

George Manos (author of "Rhymes from the Heart" published on Lulu.com/George)

I haven't read enough of this wonderful poet, so I'm snatching the opportunity to buy his book. What an amazing ability he has to invent clear, entertaining, colorful, and strong stories/poems. (storoems)