The Legacy of a Singular Life
Hazel Almeda Boulton: Collected Poems and Prose
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Legacy of a Singular Life presents the poetic verse and prose of Almeda Boulton. She lived her life constantly on the go; surrounded by the activities of various clubs, organizations, travel companions, and fellow teachers and friends. She loved her family of cousins and her social life. But, her inner self, her private thoughts and desires were held in check by a firm sense of propriety that allowed few to get close. Her singular "aloneness" became her refuge. Her wonderful poetry is absent of frills, Mother Nature is always treated with respect, but it reveals much about her life. Her diary entries tell us life is a mystery she tries to solve. I like to think she found the answers. Her lifelong search to "find herself" is revealed in her clear concise writing. You will learn about common sense and, recognize the trials and tribulations of the elderly... as you enjoy this narrative and compilation of poetry and essays.
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About the Book
Legacy of a Singular Life is a compilation of the poetry, essays and stories of Miss H. Almeda Boulton. If she loved anything it was nature: the innocence of trees, the joy of the bird, the mischief of a squirrel, the mystery of weather, the history of the rock or mountains and seas. She lived her life watching, recording what she saw into her quick, inquisitive mind. Her poetry relates her observations without the frills of romanticism or obscurity and rings with a clear truth.
Circumstances set her apart from relationships she craved. Those few she regarded as enduring were taken from her at various times in her life. Her strict independence was founded upon the realization that only one person was completely and absolutely trustworthy: herself. This was not a selfish condition. It was all she knew.
She would be amazed to know her writings are of interest. There is much to learn from them and her thoughts and philosophies are valuable lessons to be taught to all generations.
She died at the great age of 96. Her closest and most endearing kin was Mother Nature. She rests in the sanctuary of the arms of Mother Earth with her treasured ancestors in Caro, MI. May God grant her peace and respite. She lived a rewarding and abundant life with fearless exuberance.
About the Author
Julia L. George is retired, lives in Muskegon, MI with her husband of fifty years, Tom. Julie's life is filled with her adored family and friends.
Julie served as editor of the Poetry Society of Michigan's quarterly newsletter. She edited their 2005 Anthology, Sing Then I Must..Until My Song Be Heard , beautifully printed by AuthorHouse, a compilation of poetry by members of the State Society. She is a past president of the Writers of Muskegon.
Mrs. George is a self-publshing advisor/editor for the work of others. Her business is called Heritage Writings. Her desire is to preserve family poetry for future generations. Her first publication was a book of poetry and memoirs, written by Joye Giroux, titled : A Lesson Learned: Always Loved...and Never Alone. Julie recently completed a book for children based upon her poem, Tell Me Mama, Where Do the Little Birds Sleep? Each page is adorned with drawings by fellow poet and watercolor artist, Inge Logenburg Kyler of Eaton Rapids, MI. This book will be distributed to churches for bazaars and other charitable money-making projects. Mrs. George's poetry has been published in the Peninsula Poets, a semi-annual anthology, and the Poetry Society of Michigan five-year anthology. She has won a second and first place in the Grand Haven Tribune, Snowbound Writer's contest, short stories category.
She met and was her caregiver during Miss Boulton's final years of life. Julie promised Almeda she would publish a book of her poetry. It has been her honor to create this book. It is her hope this narration and compilation of Miss Boulton's essays, poems and stories proves how highly she regarded Miss Boulton...and yes, loved her, too. Miss Boulton's unflagging spirit will always serve as as example of the finest of what she, herself, called: "the human comdition."