Little Honker Saves the Day

In Praise of Wm. Kloefkorn

Your encouragement created a little fire in my belly and eventually my first Little Honker book was published. From college professor to Nebraska's Poet Laureate, you have been a huge influence. From a scared student in your Freshman English class to the teacher and author I am today, I have never forgotten your encouragement. You taught me the importance of details and subject matter through classic authors and your poetry. Who knew that PF Flyers and Black Cat Firecrackers could be subjects for poetry? You taught me that nearly any subject could enlighten a reader. When you said, "I think you should submit your story to The Flintlock, I gained the confidence I needed to write and study. You later came to my classroom and encouraged my students. It is no wonder there is an elementary school named after you! Thank you for your faith in me and all you have done for others!