Remembering Caroline

PoemAlley members and friends are invited to read a poem or share a memory in tribute to Caroline Holme, a beloved and involved member of the Curley's Tuesday night community in Stamford and the Hudson Valley Writers Center in New York. Caroline passed away this past weekend.

A regular member of PoemAlley, Caroline was known both for her generous feedback on others' work as she was for her own pieces submitted to the group, which were prized by Jennifer Franklin, her instructor at the Hudson Valley Writing Center, for their blending of the "hyperbole of the metaphysical (with) the passionate interiority of the confessional".

Below is a portion of a moving letter, courtesy of Bill Buschel, from Caroline's brother, John, to Jennifer Franklin bespeaking Caroline's inspiring devotion to her favorite form of writing:

“As you know, Caroline loved to write poetry. She was thoughtful, courageous and assiduous in her craft. Your skillful guidance helped her fulfill a deep desire to express herself honestly to her readers, and receive their understanding and acceptance in return. Caroline was so grateful for the guidance and understanding you offered her, and mentioned to me in several conversations how much she appreciated your gifted teaching."

Caroline also studied with Elaine Sexton at the Sarah Lawrence Writers' Institute. Her family invites friends, fellow writers and classmates to attend either or both of the following gatherings:

Vigil 

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

7-9 PM

Magners Funeral Home

12 Mott Street, Norwalk

Service

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

11 AM service

the chapel in Riverside Cemetery

81 Riverside Avenue, Norwalk