Poetic Obituaries: [Paul Allen "Al"] was a published poet

and columnist, his poetry most recently published in The Comstock Review. His column "The Old Curmudgeon" was read in The Courier and Hurricane Breeze newspapers.

He also was the main writer, editor and publisher of "Gnomenclature," a privately published magazine that reflected his eclectic style and views of life, all written with his piercing and pointed wit.

from The Ypsilanti Courier: Former columnist for Courier dies at 58

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