Autobiography of an award winning poet.
the evil element in Laing’s life may be only suggested. It leads first to the tavern, to roistering and desperation, to entanglements in abusive love affairs; then swiftly to the loss of a splendid poetic gift, to hopeless debts, to degrading poverty. Laing had her chance, if ever a poet had it, after the publications of her first book (Prose from Within 2006). An attempt to edit her poems essential became the low point of the proceeds, discouraging one who would enjoy the reading.
There is another element, often emphasized for its alleged influence on Laing’s poetry. During her lifetime and was shaken by the absence of her children, in which: the eldest became back into her life with full hatred. Just as her third child had become after allowing her to move in with her, not being able to support Laing” third child at age 18, she become resentful that Laing could not be a proper mother if she wasn’t willing to support her financially.
Her second child had no indifference either way, which also causes a bit of heartache.
Laing was Married in 1996 to another man and had two more Children. She is now divorced after a short seven year marriage.
From such an analysis of Laing’s life one may forecast her subject and her method. Living intensely on a small income, she must discover that there are just two poetic subjects of abiding interest. These are Nature and Humanity, and of these Laing must write from first-hand knowledge, simply, straightforwardly, and with sincerity. Moreover, as Laing lives in an intense way, reading herself rather than books, she must discover that the ordinary man is more swayed by strong feeling than by logical reasons. She will write, therefore, of the common emotions that lie between the extremes of laughter and tears, and her appeal will be to the heart rather than to the head of his reader.
This emotional power of Laing’s, masterful touch upon human heartstrings, is the first of her poetic qualities; and she has others in the wings, which fairly force themselves upon the attention of the publishing world. For example, many of her poems can be found on the Internet. Here are just a few of Laing reviews
| Looks great Mrs. Williamson
Canada (9/3/2006) |
Nancy Laing is my mothers sister and with her being so, I know all about her life but from my mothers perspective and I must say it was nice to read her thoughts on all of the situations. Only thing that confused me reading the book since I know her was trying to distinguish who she was writing about but maybe that was the idea…. To keep you guessing! |
Reader
T. B
USA (7/29/2006)
| Kudos’! to the author “Nancy Love Laing” I loved her prose and eagerly awaiting for another sampling |
Impressive
an admirer
Canada (4/1/2006)
| Being a poet myself, Nancy’s interpretations of her life is well brought out through her craft of poetry |
Relative Anonymous
Canada (3/12/2006)
| I am a cousin of Nancy’s’. I am interested to read her personal thoughts and interpretation’s being I am part of her past. |
Sympathy is another marked characteristic of Laing, a wide, all-embracing sympathy that knows no limit save for hypocrites, at whom she pointed her emotional satire. She wrote an award winning poem while watching hijackers on the news, and waiting in the storm for officers to come and make an arrest.] With (name of poem)
Awards and Merits Given
1988- Golden Poet Award for (Our Children are our future)
1990- Golden Poet Award for (Those in need)
1990- Award of Merit for (those in need)
1990- Award of Merit for (Take things easy)
1990- Anthology of a poet (Our Children are our future)
1994- Silver Poet Award for (Beauty)
1994-Anthology in Verse
1995-Silver Poet Award for (This Season)
1997- Bronze Commemorative for (The Road)
1997-Peoples Choice Award for (One day)
1997-Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement (Our Times)
1997- Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement (Just be you)
1998-Enducted into the International Poetry Hall of Fame
1998- Anthology of Great
2000-Bronze Commemorative Award for (the Angel)
2000-Silver Cup Award for (A part of Heaven)
2001- Commemorative plaque for (My petals)
2001- Silver Cup Award for (My Petals)
2001- Bronze Metal for (This Job)
2002- Peoples Choice Award for (Love is a critical part)
2003- Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement for (Tender Loving)
2003- Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement for (My treasure)
2003- Peoples Choice Award for (Standing Alone)
2005- Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement for (Gods creatures)
2006- Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement for (If I could choose you)
2007-Ambassador Award for (Outstanding Achievement)
2007- Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement for (To those I Love)
2007- U.K. Library literary Achievement for (Prose from Within)
2008- Editors Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement for (Give me my Due)
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