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Linda Teadragon's avatar

Caught up in my own busy world of 'to do' lists, grasping at late evening moments to weave or knit, I had missed the news of us losing John Burnside. When I was more deeply involved in the day-to-day of the Scottish literary scene I read John's work regularly - an immense presence in many ways. The biggest shock to me really is that he was only a few months older than me and yet he felt like an older brother pointing the way...

Thank you so much for sharing that exquisite poem of love and longing. Go, rest now, Big Man.

May I also say that you have been hiding your own accomplishments in many fields. The Clearing is a deep reverie on finding a creative life where many might have simply gone under or walked a very long way away. To any followers on here, if you haven't read Sam's book, I highly recommend it especially if you are seeking some light and breath in your life.

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Ann Buffum's avatar

I read the poem to my husband at the breakfast table. We both teared up with love and understanding. Thanks. I will miss the co working today…we are going to the coast of Massachusetts to Salem for a bit of sea breeze and a visit to the Peabody Essex Museum.

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