Djuro G. Zrilic

Friend Forever: Children's Poetry Djuro G. Zrilic

In his book Friend Forever, Dr. Zrilic shares his emotions with all of us who love dogs. Although a first generation immigrant, and self taught in English, his poems are compeling, moving and absorbing. His poems relate to childhood, dogs, and grandparents are the soft pillow on which many of us have slept. In the poems, related to his adulthood, such as Take Me Back or As Time Is Passing By, the author offers a rich appreciation and understanding of real friendship in every day life, which can be given unconditionally only by a dog. Like many first generation American Immigrants the author infuses powerful nostalgia and energy into his poems.