Every once in a while an interesting letter comes in the mail and I feel it needs some special attention; the following is one such example.

"Dear Editor,"

"Life takes some strange turns. My interest in coins began approximately 70 years ago and is still active. But at ages 91-92 something new! I'm writing poetry! I've never had one iota of interest in this topic before. Inow write on subjects that to my knowledge few or no poets have used as subjects.

So naturally, I've written one on coins. I know Shakespeare mentioned coins in his plays (as a matter of fact I used to collect and exhibit them). But I know of no others who have used coins in a poem.

Can you believe this? A retired 92 year old dentist (Numismatist as well) writing poetry! I've dedicated my poem to our Red Rose Coin Club (Lancaster, PA). I thought your readers might enjoy it. Enclosed is a copy of"Coins"

Best Wishes for 2018
"Doc" Stouffer

Editor:

Thanks "Doc" we appreciate your poem and we're glad you are still active in your numismatic adventure and we wish you continued good health and good fortune in your numismatic journey!

This has been the third article since I took over the editorship of the Clarion, in May 2011, that "Doc" has sent in. I can only hope there are more stories like his out there to tell (and print). Thanks, Doc.

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
NUMISMATIC POETS SOCIETY AWARD (http://www.coinbooks.org/v21/esylum_v21n16a22.html)

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