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A Poem by Anne Churchill Coffey

Editor's Note: In celebration of National Poetry Month, please enjoy this poem by Anne Churchill Coffey of Bronxville.

By Anne Churchill Coffey

April 29, 2026

Perfect is the enemy of good

But why?

For beauty is not imperfect

It merely inspires.

Nature’s cascade of color unfolds each spring in its own fashion.

So even the white lily with its purple streaks heralds growth anew

With its verdant leaves that transition from light to brilliant

Never the same but always inspires

The young lilly closed with anticipation of hope gradually opens

With its ragged petal that is silken and shimmery

Gracefully embracing the touch of the sun

Perfection confines

Imperfection inspires

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Bronxville Public Library
Bronxville Public Library

The Bronxville Public Library traces its origins back to 1875, when it was a small lending library housed in a room attached to the “Bronxville Model School.” The Library was officially chartered in 1906 and moved into the Village Hall Building. The needs of the library grew with the town and, in 1942, a new standalone building was erected, which is where the Library is today. Over the years, the Library was renovated and expanded to meet the needs of the community.

The Library has wonderful resources for adults and children and offers a comfortable and relaxing environment. The Library also houses a fine art collection, consisting principally of Bronxville painters and sculptors.

The Library offers special events, art exhibitions, and programs for adults, young adults and children. All events are open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.

The Bronxville Public Library
201 Pondfield Road (Midland Avenue & Pondfield Road)
914-337-7680

Concordia Conservatory
Concordia Conservatory

Concordia Conservatory, a preeminent center for music education in Westchester County, is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music. Concordia Conservatory, a community outreach division of Concordia College, offers top quality music programs for early childhood, youth, adults and seniors. The Conservatory's vision is to enrich the lives of the people in our community through music.

Executive Director: Kathleen Suss
Concordia Conservatory of Music & Art

171 White Plains Rd
Bronxville, NY
914-395-4507

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