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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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R.I.P. Michael Mack (Balladeer) It is with the deepest sorrow I announce that Michael Mack passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon. We have lost one of the best poets that Passions In Poetry had grace their pages of blue. It is with some relief as well that I tell you Michael did not suffer long as the cancer he had took him very quickly. He is sure in good company now, with his best friend, Jim Coaley, who also died just 10 days ago, and all the wonderful poets from Passions In Poetry that have gone before him. This is going to take some time for me to process, as I am sure it will others who loved this man, his humor, his poetry, and some even his political views.  Thank goodness we have the archives Ron, thank goodness. This poet is going to be truly missed, and has left a real pain in my chest, but we all have his first class poetry to remind us of an extremely exceptional poet.If there are details sent to me of particulars, I shall post them for you all. Carpe' Diem |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
There will be a celebration of his life at the Plantation United Methodist Church in Plantation, Florida for family and friends around mid-September - I will post more when I know more. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I'm beyond sorry. Thanks so much for keeping us posted, Sharon. |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
The world has lost a wonderful man. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Such sad news. My prayers go out to Fran, his girls and their family and friends. To be remembered after we leave this world is something we all hope for and for Michael, it has been achieved. One word, forever, will bring him to mind..Balladeer. He was truly a Balladeer in name and talent. Rest in peace without pain. |
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Poet deVine
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Such sad news. My prayers go out to Fran, his girls and their family and friends. To be remembered after we leave this world is something we all hope for and for Michael, it has been achieved. One word, forever, will bring him to mind..Balladeer. He was truly a Balladeer in name and talent. Rest in peace without pain. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
So sad today. Such a talented man, such an imagination, such a wonderful wordsmith. Michael, you will be missed my 'Deer friend. |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Be Blessed Balladeer |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Rest in peace my friend. Like so many others I am blessed to have spent some time with you and better for it. Pete |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Reading PDV's post, I was reminded of coming to PIP years ago and seeing the posts of a guy called Balladeer. I wondered if the talent could match the moniker - and soon learned that it could - and did!! I don't know how much of my sanity I owe to the antics that Balladeer and LngJhnAg and Toerag shared with us... I only know that they brightened so many days for me - and when the flurries were at their most furious, I'd literally wake up looking forward to the fray. I always hoped the three of them could meet in person - both for the sheer enjoyment and the financial benefits... for you can bet I would have sold tickets for that encounter!  But as great as he was at play, Deer's serious poetry is even more memorable. Who could ever read Small Pain without being touched to the core? And a lowly janitor joining the tenors is on my mind every time Andrea Bocelli's voice comes through my stereo. I had the pleasure of meeting Michael twice. I will always treasure those memories - and wish there were more. RIP, my friend... I'm glad you're free of pain... but there's a great big hole in my heart. |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
These blue pages have been a haven. And in times like this it's good to return and join hands with those who remain. Today words fail me. Not for lack of feeling or emotion but because of the void this leaves in these blue pages and in my heart. I've shared Michael's poetry today in his memory with my family to give them a sense of what we lost. They were in awe just as I have always been. R.I.P. kind sir. I looked forward to seeing you again. Maybe then you can teach me some of what you always knew. |
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Parker Member Elite
since 2000-01-06
Posts 3129ON |
as I read this sad sad news I'm reminded how often back in January 2000 Balladeer was the voice of reason or the instigator of a back and forth dual with toerag and LngJhnAg. I so looked forward to those diversions from word sanity. when insect(brother) told me the news I could not believe that the blue on blue had lost one of its special voices. I am saddened to hear this news as with the voices that left before him keep them inline balladeer from the blue on blue to the white on white good journey dear poet master you will be missed by all. |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
Such saddening news. I didn't know Balladeer personally, but what I did get to know here was enough that I will never forget him. Peace be upon him. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
A few days ago something made me log on to PIP and when I saw the sad news about Mike I knew it had to be him letting me know about his passing since I hardly ever come to PIP anymore, Him and I had some good discussions here at PIP. We didn't always see eye to eye, but we were always gentlemen and respected each other and our views. Thanks for being a friend, poet Mike. This reminds me of a song by Vince Gill " Go Rest High On That Mountain " Thanks for everything Mike Paul Wilson ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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sewasham Senior Member
since 2006-09-11
Posts 714Oklahoma, USA |
Don't know what to say right now. R.I.P. Michael, you were one of the best. |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
This is sad news. I have no words. |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
I knew of Michael's passing, but am only now posting on this forum of my acknowledgement. He was a brilliant writer and poet amongst his other many accomplishments. To say he will be missed is a gross understatement. There's simply no one that can fill his shoes. ...just bein' Bluesy |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Thinking of Michael today and all those I have met and shared with words and time from pip. |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Michael, You taught me a lot. It wasn't all about poetry. Thank you. I have missed you even before reading this announcement. Alison |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
I just found some of my old writing the other day and re-read the encouraging comments Balladeer wrote, having no idea he had passed. He was such a good teacher and he, Toe, and LongJohn were always full of surprises that gave much needed belly laughs. Some people just don't die. He is one. `miscellanea |
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Dr.Moose1 Member Elite
since 1999-09-05
Posts 3448Bewilderment , USA |
I am truly saddened to hear of Michaels' passing. I have always, and will continue to have the utmost respect and admiration for this talented gentleman I considered a friend, even though we never met. RIP "Balladeer ". Doc |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
saddened to read about Michaels passing He was one of my favourite poets |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
You can't travel around the place without coming across Mike's poetry, commentaries, or replies. He's one of the best memories of Pip...and always will be. Just thinking of him tonight... ...just bein' Bluesy |
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rajrupadas
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Hello, I am very sorry to hear about Mr Mack. I am an editor with Macmillan Education India. We were planning to include his poem, 'Small pain in My Chest' in one of our school books. Could you please help me with a short bio and a contact to whom I must write to for copyright permission? Thank you. |
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