Little Red Tree International Poetry Prize: 2013 Anthology

A wonderful collection of poetry for 2013. Tom Kirlin writes in his introduction: "The best anthologies return us to literary origins, to our roots, shoots and flowers, a task 'Little Red Tree International Poetry Prize: 2013 Anthology' undertakes admirably. The word 'anthology' means 'to gather,' a word which the OED defines as 'a collection of the flowers of verse ..[or] small choice poems...by various authors.' Early Renaissance editors created the first anthologies, selecting favorite Greek poems. By the mid-1700s, some hymnals also were called anthologies, an equally appropriate way to celebrate and inspire, to elevate by and through song. The floral bouquet you hold in your hands is arranged in three sections. Part I celebrates the five top winners. Part II gathers together notable contributions from other entrants. Part III features current writers published by Little Red Tree. Each part of this arrangement merits a close look....Clearly, this gathering of voices is to be treasured, even more, perhaps, than the individual poems or prizes. For the lucky visitors, it will be an introduction to a publishing company that willingly adds a sprig of visual arts to tall vases of poetry, heightening our pleasure and delighting all who enter these choice rooms."