I am deeply touched and honoured to see the portrait I drew of my first love, Mark Lee Wylde grace the cover of a wonderful compilation of his poems. These were written largely in the 80's, years after our youthful romance, and before his untimely death at age 35. An incredible tribute to a savagely talented and prolific writer, this book is an amazing gift to me and to the world, made so much fuller with his essence in it. Thanks so much to his parents, Russ and Nancy, my life long friends and to Nanette Wylde and Kent Manske, the editors, for a their insight and generosity of spirit realised in this amazing book. A few excerpts to follow... #markleewylde #poetry #bookofpoetry #tribute #portrait #mydrawing #lesliewilsonrutterford #leslieworks (at Kentish Town)