People Poems are dedicated to people who, for one reason or another, have distinguished themselves in my life. People Poem 4 is dedicated to Jane Tims who first encouraged me to start this blog. So, Jane: please accept this bouquet of flowers, just for you!
Jane is a wonderful poet who researches deeply into the past of New Brunswick. Her current project on New Brunswick schools and the early education system in the province takes her back in time to study the names and places on the old censuses. She then travels the back roads and visits the small country communities where the old often one-room school houses still exist. This is the research part. Then Jane imagines what life would have been like walking to those schools and working in them, in summer and winter. The result is an old world, re-created.
Other projects of Jane’s include the covered bridges of New Brunswick, all photographed, sketched, and recreated in verse. She has worked too on the fruit and vegetables of the province, all of them Within Easy Reach, the title of her latest book. An efficient and competent multi-tasker, Jane is also working currently on meniscus, a science fiction fantasy story in poetic form. I have had the privilege of reading an early version of the manuscript. In addition, I have heard Jane read extracts from it. It is a wonderful creation and I look forward to seeing it thoroughly finished.
Jane is also a great artist and I love the drawings and sketches she includes in her books. Above all, I really enjoy her paintings. This one, Apples, she gave to me not long ago when Clare and I visited her in her studio home. It hangs in our kitchen beside my chair and reminds me of the beauty of art and the nature of friendship: light, kindness, generosity, and a love for the world in all its many forms. Thank you for being here, Jane: the world is a better place with people like you in it.
rogermoorepoet 
P.S. Thank you for the bouquet in your signature artistry!
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A bouquet is a bouquet is a bouquet. My grandmother, Lord love her, adored my bouquets of dandelions and daisies. I always offered them with love. As did the Wire-haired fox terrier who left rats, mice, moles and voles on her doorstep. It’s the thought that counts … when you’re a Wire-haired fox terrier.
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Ah Roger. Such kind words. I love the work I am doing and I hope something of value comes from it. I think, more than the work and its products, I love the people I have the privilege to work with because of it! You are such a great teacher and I benefit from working with you and others you have helped. Thank you again. I hope you will allow me to brag a little and reblog your post!
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Brag away, Jane. You deserve every kudo! Go for it!
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Well said Roger, Jane is an amazing woman and faithful friend. And you ain’t too shabby yourself.
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Thanks, Ana. I do love my apples!
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Aaaaahh roger…
the beautiful and awesome talent of some.. most amazing..
And it’s such a delight when you come in contact with these artists and form a connection and realize just how beautiful of a soul they are … and you come to understand.. that only a beautiful personality can do such beautiful work of arts…
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That’s it exactly. Also, so many artists live and work in relative solitude. It’s essential to reach out and touch them, and verbally is good.We must support each other … the art world can be a lonely one!
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True… roger… I do my best work in solitude too..
less distraction.. the more you tend to direct all your energy onto your focus..
And I loved to get associated with someone of such awesome talent.. they are admirable…
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Beautiful tribute, Roger. Thank you for sharing the beautiful artwork also. Great way to wake up this morning!
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I sit by that picture every day. Jane is a very good artist. She tells me the fourth apple down is her best yet!
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