Betty Aberlin, a native New Yorker of Russian-Jewish ancestry, raised in post-Holocaust orthodox atheism and nurtured in the arts, responded to MacDonald’s invitation with daily poems of her own. Following the strict poetic form of The Diary of an Old Soul was an illuminating experience. In her own 7-line, 3-rhyme, 10-syllable pattern, Aberlin creates a unique mixture of recurring themes and images. Her vision is fresh and honest, revealing a keen observation of nature and human nature – from the exhilarations of faith, hope and love to the despairs of war, rejection and failure. Here is a contemporary poetic voice who opens additional paths into spiritual reflection.

Betty’s acting life has included musical theater, television and film.

Listen to a radio interview with Betty on The White Page Poems!