What word is there for this…a sorrow for someone known only through their poems?
‘Poet loss’…the silencing of a flow, a voice, that inspires awe and delight.
Last January we lost Rachel Sutcliffe. This January, Martha Magenta.
.
stardust
forever
their poems
the ones not known
still in their hearts
.
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Martha Magenta’s blog: Martha Magenta — An Archive of my Published Poetry
Beautiful poem, Janice and tribute to the two poets that past but left so much.
miriam
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Thank you, Miriam 🌺
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This is a fine tribute, especially your tanka.
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Thank you, Ken.
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A beautiful, reflective , imaginary haibun Janice.
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what a wonderful tribute
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Thank you.
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