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Whispering Words Over Water is a contemporary poetry collection shaped by the many moods of water. It moves through still lakes, flowing rivers, and quiet shorelines. Each poem reflects moments of change, memory, and what lives beneath the surface. Written in clear, accessible language, these poems welcome both longtime poetry readers and those new to the form. The imagery is vivid but never overwhelming. Each piece opens space to notice something simple, then feel something deeper. Nature and human experience move together throughout the collection. Water becomes a way to explore reflection, emotion, and inner life without force or complexity. The poems remain calm, but they carry depth. Whispering Words Over Water offers a reading experience that is steady, thoughtful, and real. It invites you to slow down, look closer, and find meaning in what is often missed.

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Joan Kantor is an award-winning poet and visual storyteller. She creates word paintings shaped by a lifelong connection to language, art, and human experience.With a background in education, as well as marriage and family therapy, she worked as a college counselor and learning disabilities specialist. She helped students recognize their strengths and find their voice.That same clarity and care live in her poetry and visual work. Her work moves beyond the page into classrooms, nature centers, libraries, museums, and community spaces. Her readings and workshops invite people into poetry in ways that feel accessible, reflective, and real.Joan has been a featured reader on public television's Speaking of Poetry. She has performed in art museums and festivals. She has also mentored emerging writers. Her collaborations with musicians and visual artists, including Stringing Words Together, blend violin and poetry into immersive artistic experiences.Her work has received national recognition from Foreword Reviews, the Hackney Literary Awards, and Writer's Digest. Through it all, her word paintings remain lyrical, human, and deeply connective.

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