Adieu, Scot Young

Adieu, Scot Young

Midwest poet left
different song fills his heart-
we keep him in ours

Janet Leigh August 2008


Many of us were not familiar with Scot Young’s work. Has he passed away? I did find his blogsite, and its wonderful title: DO NOT BE INHOSPITABLE TO STRANGERS….lest they be angels in disguise, and some subtext: Poetry is the shadow cast by our streetlight. Perhaps his last poem is posted, done on August 3. I tried to copy and paste it to post here, but he had some kind of block on it. I noticed that Poetmeister is on his blogrolls. Your poem is lovely, and warm, and heartfelt.

Glenn

I’m glad you found his website, Glenn. And, no, he hasn’t passed away! God forbid! if I’m giving this impression by using the word “left” to mean he’s departed from our poetic sphere. I needed a l syllable word.. ;> He’s been on my Blogroll for months and I will miss his poetic offerings on a regular basis. I’m glad he’s keeping his blog active for awhile. Thanks for taking the time to stop in again, Glenn. I appreciate it so much!

Janet Leigh