Documents
Beautiful Words
Composed by Heath in response to a challenge to use, in a sonnet, a selection of "the ten most beautiful words in the English language” as compiled by poet and lexicographer Wilfred J. Funk and published in Sunshine Magazine (unknown date). Text of undated newspaper clipping follows below. Spencer MacCallum remembers Heath saying the challenge was posed to all the members at a poetry meeting — and he accomplished his in 20 minutes (but missing “hush”). Elkridge, Maryland
Passing
Adaptation of a poem by Lola S. Morgan entitled, “Regret is Brief,” retitled “Passing.” Numerously typed on small papers for carrying in a wallet.
Submission 630788e9d0ec5
Both penned and typed on various small papers Elkridge, Maryland
Eu-Syn-Trope
Penned in New York on medium-size, 3-ring binder page. Some slight pencil changes in this version, which may be the earliest.