THE BEST OF THE REVIEW 6: LIFE THROUGH A POET'S EYES
Editor's Foreword
I. A Blessed Witness to LifeII. Biblical Models of Life
III. The Life of Mary, Our Mother
IV. A Life With Words
V. Growing Old in Life
VI. Church Time and Life
VII. A Life Retrospective
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Poetry has been a part of the journal Review for Religious since 1963 (Volume 22). In November 1951 (Volume 10), the founding editors looked back over a ten-year success story in publishing and wrote: "We have only one 'absolute' in our policy: we never accept poetry." But time and a second-generation editor changed the policy. From the mid-sixties to the present, then, Review for Religious has been publishing on the average some three to five poems in each of its bimonthly issues. May readers have testified that they find themselves searching out and appreciating first the poems in each issue.
Life Through a Poet's Eyes is the sixth volume in the series called the Best of the Review. In 1981 Notes on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola was published as the first collection of articles under the series title. Since then, four other books have followed in the series. Jean Read shouldered a major responsibility in the production of each volume. It seems appropriate that this most recent volume in the series should be dedicated to her on the occasion of her retirement.
Why should a book of poetry be published in Jean's honor? Because Jean Read brought a poet's eyes to all that she did. Not literally a poet's eyes. In fact, Jean might say that her least favorite part of the journal would be the poetry. But Jean has a way of seeing life and work with a song in her heart, just like a poet. Above all, Jean brought a lightsome grace, along with her professionalism to her editorial, proofreading, and public relations work. Poems say so much more than the content of their worlds. A volume of poetry, then, seems appropriate as an indication of the esteem and appreciation which the editors, staff, and advisory board members have for Jean Read and her contribution to Review for Religious.
David L. Fleming SJ
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