A Poem for Joe

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Posted Wed, 01/28/2009 - 15:00 by Valpoet

 

Sudden Life

 

In memory of Joe Kincheloe
By Valerie J. Janesick

 

His genome was global

So the news of sudden death

Caught us by surprise.

His music was heavy rock

So now that we cannot hear it

We are struck with stark silence

His mentoring continues

In our lived memories

So hope regains a foothold.

He was an artist with words

The rapturous and enchanting sentences

Are now frozen since that December day.

Does it take a death to appreciate a life?

His spirit returns

Surrounding us like a rolling stone

His stories are eternal

And his laughter is the ladder

We must climb today.

Farewell dear friend and mentor,

You are always present in this sudden life.

 

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Poem: Grief

by okie-girl - 02/25/2009 - 12:09

Grief

like the ocean grief comes in waves
ebb
flow
thunderous crash
gentle murmur
and we toy boats in a maelstrom

k tonso
 

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