“Widow Maker” Leads to Poetic Outcome - an article

This week, I will let Donna Apidone’s words speak for me.

Her article on the impact of my husband’s heart attack that resulted in the writing of Widow Maker, is touching and thoughtful.

Read her word on “next avenue’s” online source by following the link below.

https://www.nextavenue.org/widow-maker-leads-to-poetic-outcome/

An excerpt from “Widow Maker” Leads to Poetic Outcome by Donna Apidone.

If it hadn't been for a quick-thinking desk clerk at the hotel, she might not have known her husband was sick.

If it hadn't been for an understanding highway patrol officer, she might not have found the airport.

If it hadn't been for a cardiologist's experience, her husband might not have lived.

And if it hadn't been for her habit of documenting her life in poetry, Pamela Anderson-Bartholet might not have written "Widow Maker."

In just 26 poems, Anderson-Bartholet shares the progression of her husband Al Bartholet's multiple heart attacks and recovery, and their family's experience with shock and healing.

You might not think to translate such a crisis into art, but for Anderson-Bartholet, poetry is the most natural outlet.

Purchase your copy of Widow Maker
from Finishing Line Press.

Learn more about Pamela R. Anderson’s
poetry chapbook Widow Maker.

Check out more articles from next avenue.

Read more of Donna Apidone’s work at her website.