The prolific Claudia Chapline has given us a new book of poems, “Wild Blackberries: Love Poems,” recently published by San Francisco’s Norfork Press. It’s a small square volume that fits nicely in the hand; it is easy to carry and it’s illustrated with photos of paintings that are collaborations with her recently departed husband and lover, Harold Schwarm.
Each of the book’s three sections—Honey, Pepper and Salt—represents a stage in their relationship. The longest…