and words of Poet Laureate Daniel Thompson.
The program was hosted by Kenneth Warren ex-Library Director of the Lakewood Public
Library and one of the true civic leaders of this city during his 25+years in town.
Some of the poets in attendance were: Larry Smith, Ben Gulyas, Barabara Klonowski,
Katie Daley, Maj Ragain,Suzanne Degaetano, Jim Lang, Bill Kennedy,
Bree Zlee, Steven B. Smith
Here are some of the images from the fun evening...
Kenneth Warren, poet, author, editor, historian and ex-Director of the Lakewood Public
Library walks into the Auditorium he helped to build for the first time since he retired.
Ken introduces Maj Ragain.
Bree Zlee hits the stage, as Tom Bullock, councilman for Lakewood Ward 2 listens.
Ben Gulyas reads from the back of the room, without introduction, something Daniel
would have appreciated. The words are the stars.
Lakewood Public Library Director James Crawford speaks with Kenneth Warren after the
event. Bot were please with the large turnout for Daniel and Ken.
Long after the show Jim and Ken unwind at Mahall's Lanes.
See all the photos from the fantastic evening at:
http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/jim-obryan/celebrating-the-life-and-words-of-daniel-thompson-with-kenneth
Thank you to the Lakewood Public Library, James Crawford, Kenneth Warren, Ben Burdick,
and all of the poets and people that showed up to celebrate a wonderful poet, man,
and visionary.
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