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Jane VanDoe
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0 posted 2011-12-18 11:40 PM


To Edgar - whom I love in verse
Whose soul has met a desperate curse
Never to know his life's own worth

To Edgar - whom I've longed to meet
Whose purpose left him incomplete
Whose very hand spelled out defeat

To Edgar - who has come to fame
Yet while he walked - it was in shame
A haunted life - but not in vain

To Edgar - whose shadow falls on my floor
Whose unseen hands tap on my door
Whose pen shall move.... ah.... NEVERMORE

© 1986 JVD

© Copyright 2011 Jane VanDoe - All Rights Reserved
Margherita
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Eternity
1 posted 2011-12-19 03:13 AM


Most intense tribute! You render him well.

Margherita

Nicole
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2 posted 2011-12-19 07:18 AM


The year you have listed on the copyright, is the year I had to do a book report on Poe for school.  Unfortunately at the time, I was too young to truly appreciate his life and struggles.  I've often thought, from time to time, that I should revisit that book now.  Perhaps I will; thank you for this post!
JerryPat2
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3 posted 2011-12-19 07:43 AM


I like what you are doing with the immortals. Poe. My doppelganger.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

secondhanddreampoet
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4 posted 2011-12-19 02:33 PM


love the ending of this in particular !
JL
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5 posted 2011-12-19 03:14 PM


He did write some amazing stories.
But I think he was standing on that fragile line between here and there.
Enjoyed your write.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Marchmadness
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6 posted 2011-12-20 06:51 AM


Great tribute to Mr. Poe. One if my favorites.
                      Ida

Jane VanDoe
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7 posted 2011-12-20 11:34 AM


Thank you so much ... I just love this guy... smiles... JVD
Michael
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8 posted 2011-12-20 02:28 PM


Ah, Edgar is my favorite poet, and this is a fine tribute to him.  I enjoyed it much.  Welcome to Passions btw.

Michael

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9 posted 2011-12-22 10:01 AM


I love this tribute... and your taste in authors!
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