Jim says it all-via Tallis Steelyard- about the tragic loss of the lovely Sue Vincent. This community will be poorer without her, and she will always be remembered by anyone who encountered her on her blog, and in her writing. RIP, dear Sue.
There are times when a poet must make a stand and say, “This has happened without my cognisance and I will not accept it!” Today has not been the best of days. Today I got a note from a patron. Common enough, especially from her, as she was always quick to praise, swift to encourage. But today the note had a bitter flavour. She was sitting awaiting death. A week? Longer?
And what can a poet do? A poet can protest, a poet can stand tall and say firmly that this will not do. A poet can bang the table with his wine glass obvious of the fact it has shattered and the pieces lie glistening but incoherent, shards of dreams never now to be dreamt.
Others have known Sue for longer than I, others will doubtless feel the grief more keenly, will mourn longer, but my job as a…
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Thank you for the remembrance, Pete! Never thought about this. How fast, and how unfair. May she rest in peace, and keep an eye on us. Best wishes, Michael
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Thank you, Michael. Jim’s eulogy was very touching indeed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sue leaves behind a legacy. She left a wonderful mark on this world.
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She did indeed, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Not quite an assertion of immortality, but damn close. Warmest regards and condolences. Theo
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Thanks, Theo. Jim’s post touched my heart.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’d rather send flowers to a funeral than write a flowery eulogy. But that’s just me. I’m lazy.
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Sue’s passing is very serious for those of us who knew her, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Jim has excelled himself such a lovely tribute read through tears for the loss of dear Sue. Always remembered with love and admiration xx
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Yes, Jim’s post choked me up completely.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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That’s such an amazing piece of writing, a great eulogy.
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Jim is a wonderful writer. On this occasion, he excelled himself. It made this old grump cry.
Best wishes, Pete.
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she will not be forgotten
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That’s for sure, Beth.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks for reblogging this beautiful tribute Pete. Sue touched many lives.
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She certainly did, Kim.
Best wishes, Pete.
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