- Many of you probably know Charles.
If you don't know Charles at all, I can tell you this.
Charles is a person who has deeply
dedicated his life to poetry and with bounteous results.
He's executive director of Chax press
founded in 1984 right here in Tucson.
He's an editor, printer, book artist, teacher, friend,
community organizer.
He's tireless.
Today, right now, for this little stretch of time,
we're specifically celebrating Charles in his aspect
as a poet himself.
The author of poetry collections,
including hopeful buildings, arc of ight dark matter,
pushing water, Four Ninety Eight to Seven
etudes D and D near or random acts.
And certain slants.
Please join me in welcoming Charles.