[New-Poetry] A Sad Note: W.D. Snodgrass

[TheOldMole]

Wow. Sad indeed. I can't say more, except too echo Ed's words.

Edward Byrne wrote:
> Sadly, I must report that I have just received word from his wife that W.D. Snodgrass died this morning from his battle with lung cancer the previous four months. Kathy tells me De's death was quick and painless, and one of his final bits of happiness was his response to the following tribute published last week at the VPR blog:
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> http://edwardbyrne.blogspot.com/2009/01/wd-snodgrass-appreciation.html
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> De will be missed by many, but his poetry will continue to live in the hearts of his readers.
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> --Ed
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