Flight Patterns

About the Author Mary K. O’Melveny lives near Woodstock, New York with her wife Susan. After retiring from a distinguished career as a labor rights attorney, Mary revisited poetry writing, an interest dating back to her college days. Mary’s poetry has been published in many print and on-line literary journals. She is an active member of several writing organizations, including The Hudson Valley Women’s Writing Group. Mary’s website is:www.marykomelvenypoet.com Praise for Flight Patterns Mary K. O’Melveny’s poems are fierce and tender, political and melodious all at the same time. Like a prayer, they use hidden rhyme for incantation and hypnosis. They will bring you to action if you need help with pressing the button to donate to a cause. They will guide you gently if you forgot how to be patient and kind. They will inspire you if you forgot how to have faith. They will help you heal and flourish if you’re ailing. Above all, they will inspire you to be mindful of the earth, generous wit