Dream of Venice: Reverence and Resonance

When JoAnn Locktov asked me to contribute a poem to the book she was planning to publish in collaboration with photographer Charles Christopher, I didn’t hesitate. When she gave me access to the photography so I could choose an image to use as my inspiration for the piece, which would be paired with the photo in the book, I knew this was going to be a remarkable experience and a beautiful product. Fast-forward in time and Dream of Venice, the book, was and is just that. Not only is it an artf...