The loss of a loved one is most certainly a tragic and very painful time in one’s life. The Ghost Girl Poems is Davan James Dodrill’s dedication to his wife, who passed from terminal ovarian cancer. It is his battle with grief and emotional confrontation after losing her, and it is also a testimony to the battle of change, emotional upheaval, recovery, moments of weakness, vivid attributes of awareness, spirituality, clarity of vision, and the impact of poetry in the course of healing while dealing with the loss of a beloved spouse.

About the Author

Davan James Dodrill is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, Ohio University, the Ohio State University, and the Sewanee School of Letters at the University of the South. He is a retired educator who continues with his interest in history, literature, the arts, and the writing of poetry. He considers world travel, the exposure to different cultures and people as the stimulus of life. He is a supporter of the arts and lives in Columbus, Ohio. He is a member of the Academy of American Poets.