Crossing the River Styx

Should you care to pray
for me,
please pray for lucidity.

I yearn
for cognizance, awareness
when I go forth.

I want to
savour the experience
whatever,

watch the dream unfold.

About the Author:

Pat Bellany is an astute observer
with a first great deal of life experience.

She currently lives in Horowhenua
with her dog Wallis Simpson.

She spent her working life in an
Auckland medical laboratory.

This is her first published book..

TITLE               The Rooster Crows
AUTHOR         Pat Bellaney
PUBLISHED    2005
CATEGORY    Poetry
FORMAT         Paperback. This book is home bound.
EXTENT          19X14, 52 pages
ISBN                1-86942-055-1
PRICE              NZ $5

Some comments from Pat's friends who have read the book

Dear pat - your poetry book is a gem! Thank you for my signed copy. It is beautifully produced and you must be pleased with that too! Keep it up.
Love Gail

Loved the book Pat. They really touched me , especially " Waiting for Jaybee"this held a special meaning for me. Bye for now Val

Pat, Sincere congratulations , your little book is a real gem.
To be honest I am not much into poetry, although I could say I appreciate " Dirty British coaster, with a salt caked smoke stack beating up the channel on a mad march day"   Forgotten who wrote that !.
My own , of course is the favorite , but I also was quite moved by the pathos of the mother visiting gaol, the reality of it hits hard. "The Dark Continent" also brings home the stark nature of the African problem and is contrast to the mega concerts and cash aid (however wonderful in their concern).
The tension between Capitalism and Socialism (I am scared of communism) comes out, as also what would appear to be a life time of observation, and probably quite a bit of sorrow.
It moved me and I value the thoughts you so ably share.
With regards     Des Spence.

Hello There my publishing friend I am so impressed your book is wonderful,chuffed to see Bridgeboy in there!! remind me to tell you about another half man half horse i have known???was going to ring you tonight any way.Who is short on folic acid?I will have a look in my books but off the top of my head such as it is?! alldark green leafy veges especially beets contain Folic Acid.Ithink brewers yeast is very high as is liver,beans (dried) kidney pinto etc.Will give you a buzz tonight.I have been sitting out in the sun reading your poems,you should be very proud. To see them in book form is amazing. Love and laughter Eve XXXXX

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