Poetic Obituaries: [Amelia] Haller, who also played guitar

with the Old Time Fiddlers' Association, published several books of poetry and performed readings throughout the state.

Her writing was vivid, transporting, Walle said.

Sometimes she spun lighthearted tales of her childhood, or wrote of birds or music. Other times her writing was more serious.

"I remember her writing a poem one time about living in an apartment where the neighbor was abusing his wife. You could hear the voices through the paper, you could see the wallpaper shake," Walle said.

Haller, who was active with the Tacoma Writers Club and other writing groups, made time to mentor young writers, teaching classes at colleges and community centers.

from The Bellingham Herald: 'Poetry goddess of Tacoma' dies

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