I was so sad today to learn that Lynn Rather, a wonderful human and poet, has passed on to another plane. I met Lynn only once--we were billed together at a reading--but she made a strong impression of strength, sass, and cigarette smoke. AK and DD were good friends with her and with her at the end.
from “The Drifting” by Lynn Rather
on nights like this I think
I have not loved enough,
I have not given as much as I could.
I have not given as much as I could.
the wind roars and then is gone.
that is what it does.
they give themselves utterly, and move on.
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Pic: The pretty, pretty snow persisted today. I took this from an upstairs window--I'd just stepped out of my room, and my heart lifted on seeing Nu and Max playing outside.
7 comments:
that's beautiful
What a gorgeous poem. I am sorry she has passed.
Look at the lovely snow! It's a pretty photo too.
Nice excerpt.
That is a lovely poem. I wish her family and friends peace.
It's a different kind of stunning to hear of the death of a friend. We almost can't believe what we just heard; our brains take a palpable moment to process such enormous and weighty news. I'm sorry.
Her poem here is a sweet tribute to her. She not only wrote poems, she chose to share them with others at readings. She gave of herself, and then she moved on. It's a beautiful parallel.
Thank you, friends. <3
Sorry for your loss.
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