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Mosaic Musings...interactive poetry reviews _ Fixed Form and Rhyming Poetry for Critique -> Herme's Homilies _ Steve Pray

Posted by: Merlin Feb 27 13, 00:57

I have received word via Facebook of Steve's passing, in case you hadn't heard.

Merlin

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Beyond
by: Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919)

It seemeth such a little way to me
Across to that strange country -- the Beyond;
And yet, not strange, for it has grown to be
The home of those of whom I am so fond,
They make it seem familiar and most dear,
As journeying friends bring distant regions near.

(a fragment)

Posted by: JustDaniel Feb 27 13, 14:12

Merlin, I've responded to this in the....

http://forums.mosaicmusings.net/index.php?showtopic=15786 [link]

section above. Since I'm not a Moderator here, I couldn't simply transfer your message there, so I've taken it upon myself simply to quote your words there.

I think THERE will be a better place to respond than here in the poetry section. I'll comment there, and I hope others will follow the above link there for their own sentiments.

With much appreciation, and hoping to know more, Daniel

Posted by: Cleo_Serapis Feb 27 13, 17:09

HI - thanks Eric and Daniel.

I was quite shocked when I received word yesterday, and posted an annoucement in the Neros' News (Site News) forum, to which Wally also added a lovely poem there.

Please view those posts here:
http://forums.mosaicmusings.net/index.php?showtopic=15787
and
http://forums.mosaicmusings.net/index.php?showtopic=15779

Steve was such a kind soul. He will be missed.
~Lori

Posted by: Merlin Feb 27 13, 17:22

I posted where I thought to have greatest exposure, knowing this is not the correct place. Thanks for relaying the message, Daniel, and Lori, of course I expect the thread to be removed in due course.

Altho we are only acquainted via the cyber space, it is still a tragic event to lose another of our dwindling group.

Farewell, Steve.

M

Posted by: Cleo_Serapis Feb 27 13, 17:25

HI - I want to keep your post here too because it makes sense as this one gets lots of exposure.
I am having troubles trying to find the obituary on the Daytondailynews site.

Posted by: Maggie Mar 1 13, 10:08

Merlin, touching tribute!

Peggy Carpenter Harwood/Maggie