A Book Review of Conversations After Sunset by Rev. Henry C. Frascadore

For your review, here is a copy of the Introduction of Fr. Henry Frascadore's second book of poetry, "Conversations After Sunset".  Written by Steve Goddard, a Hartford attorney, author, historian and Book Critic, the Introduction to the newest collection of poetry by Fr. Frascadore serves as a wonderful review of the art and talents of the poet.   My own review may be read in the Southington Citizen, January 10, 2014 edition.     E. Richard Fortunato

Some may find it quirky that Father Henry Frascadore's world includes animals that communicate with one another, flowers that tell us how to live, the moon as an artistic burglar, pets talking with their masters as well as lessons from scriptures and vignettes of Jesus healing lepers and feeding the needy. But to the Hartford author of this unforgettable poetry collection, it just comes naturally, for these are all creations of God. Henry, as the retired Catholic priest likes to be called, lives across the street from downtown's Bushnell Park, where he and his black lab Ramsey walk several times a day, rubbing elbows with 150-year-old elms, a fish-stocked pond, and the homeless people who have become their friends. Along the way, Henry shares lessons with his readers, such as an appeal to slow down if we want to fully perceive and savor the blessed world around us.... Steve Goddard is a Hartford attorney, author, historian and book critic.