The book: “Sonata for Rain” (Iris G. Press, $10)
The author: Rebecca Gonzalez is a native New Yorker who returned to York 12 years ago. She attended William Penn Senior High School from 1990 to 1992. She is a writer/researcher.
What it’s about: The 64-page book is a collection of Gonzalez’s poetry, accompanied by her artwork.
One of the poems:
“Nights Severing Edges”
streets full of stops
red lights and slapping high fives
subtle flesh on flesh deliveries
moon incites passion like insanity
Signings: Gonzalez’s York signings include:
April 27, 2 p.m., The York Emporium, 344 W. Market St., York.
June 14, 7:30 p.m., Poetry Brew at YorkArts, 10 N. Beaver St., York.
July 7, 7:30 p.m., Borders Books & Music, 3000 Whiteford Road, Springettsbury Township.
To buy: “Sonata for Rain” is available at www.irisgpress.org, Borders Books & Music, and Barnes and Noble.
Quote: I believe that writing poetry is closely related to music composition and art in which various elements combine to create a piece that can breathe beyond its realities. I am inspired by music, nature, love, art and the human condition. I revel in details and enjoy watching them fold and unfold in daily life.
Interesting fact: Some of the poems appear in both English and Spanish.
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