A poet often writes about the world around him/her or the world within. This is where the inspiration comes from, where his/her perspective and imagination are colored. When a dog or two, (or three or four), enters a poet's life, either by choice or by accident, they tend to sneak into the poet's poems, either as the subject or part of the landscape of the poem, like a bark in the distance or a low howl at your feet begging for a bone. For Ronald j Palmer, these are those poems.

Dogged is a tender celebration of the bond between human and dog, an elegant lament to nature, time, and canine companions who have passed on, like the melting snow. A rumination on love, sorrow, and letting go. Poems are brought together by daily walks, small everyday moments and observations that become higher meditations on life and why we must choose to keep it meaningful. A fine read.-Jeanne Lutz, poet and editor of the anthology After the Equinox.

Ron Palmer's poetry Dogged is an enjoyable read for animal lovers. His poetry captures the love and life we share with our pets. It is relatable to all and comforting to those who are grieving for man's best friend. These poems are an easy read, playful, and warm. I strongly recommend picking up your copy today! -Heidi Hemmer, author of Surface Textures and editor-in-chief of The Martin Lake Journal.

Ronald j Palmer comes from the mild streets of Bloomington, MN, where he has been writing poetry on and off for a number of years. He comes up with his best lines while walking his Siberian Husky, Valerie, being greeted by neighbors with, "Hey, how's it going" or "Not in my yard." He has been published in the Great River Review, The Talking Stick, Shark Reef - A Literary Magazine, Martin Lake Poetry Journal 2017, the anthology after the equinox and online on The White Wall Review . He also is a consulting editor for the 2019 and 2020 editions of The Martin Lake Journal.