Lemon Meringue Pie at Midnight presents a potpourri of poems that showcase the human condition. Written by Maureen Hand, these poems express life’s sadness and joy—its mysteries and wonders. Some poems are personal while others portray subjects ranging from making tomato sauce to writing about Emily Dickinson, and from unrequited love to an old rocking chair. They portray a panorama of emotions felt from birth to death.
Jane Riley’s photos enhance Hand’s poems. Their haunting quality and range of emotions mirror the poignant themes of the poems. From a sacred altar to a picturesque waterfall, and from a row of cows to a child at prayer, Riley’s enhanced photos bring everyday subjects to life. Together, just like these old friends, their poems and photos celebrate what it means to be alive and what it means to embrace the glories of nature. Readers will not be disappointed when they leaf through these pages.
About the Author & Photographer
Maureen Hand taught high school English and writing in Amsterdam, NY. She has also taught memoir writing workshops as well as poetry writing workshops. Her writings have appeared in magazines, newspapers, and literary journals, and she is the author of WRITE THE SNAPSHOTS OF LIFE, a book on memoir writing.
Jane Riley taught high school Spanish in Amsterdam, NY. She is a freelance photographer who has taught photo workshops, and she has written articles for magazines and newsletters. Her photos have won many awards and have been exhibited in various galleries. She is a co-founder of the Orlando Camera Club and a member of several photographic associations.
