Remembering a Poet

LaurašŸŒ»

Poet's Hill

 

"Well, Shakespeare can write a poem with his fine-feathered pen, so who knows when I can land upon the poet's hill? And then a consideration for many to wipe away the miles on my face—when you can say it with a story, love, and a little bit of grace."

 

by
Kevin Browne

*****

 

  • Author: LaurašŸŒ» (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 1st, 2020 07:35
  • Comment from author about the poem: Iā€™ve been reading Kevin Browneā€™s book of poetry, ā€œJust a Poet, Just a Poemā€. In honor of his birthday, Iā€˜ve posted one of the poems from his book. Writing poetry was his passionā€”a passion that made his physical pain bearable till the end. Poetic Dan dedicated a poem in Kevinā€™s memory, ā€œI met him on here & now I give more than a tear. R.i.p. (poet passed) Give it a readā€”ā€˜Tis worthy of your time.
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Comments11

  • Neville

    what an absolutely wonderful gesture Laura ..

    I did not realise it was Kev's birthday.. another selfless act of kindness..

    He lived in Bath which is not too far from me and where I used to work. .. although he was very poorly we had agreed to meet up and have a pint .. sadly that was never to be.. I shall raise a glass to him tho this very eve.. and maybe one for your good self too....

    • LaurašŸŒ»

      Neville,

      I appreciate the read and comments.

      As per my reply to Unsubā€™s comment, just a tiny birthday gift for a fellow Cancerian. He loved Italyā€”my birthplace! He was interested to know what part of Italy I was born. His eldest sister who was married to an Italian man for more than 35 years lives in Italy. His Italian brother-in-law passed away from cancer.

      I felt so badly for Kevin.
      His life was riddled with pain till the end.

      Yes, do raise a glass or two on our behalf!
      Wine for me please.
      Salute! šŸ·

      Laura šŸŒ»

      • Neville


        My promise is just about to be fulfilled having not long got back home.. Salute,

        Neville

      • dusk arising

        Kevin was an extraordinary poet beyond doubt. He painted pictures with lines from his life and created emotional scenery.
        Not always the easiest of poets to read, a man most definitely in touch with his life's emotional gains and losses who opened himself up before our eyes often painfully so. I think his work was mostly appreciated in its richness by those who had felt life's blows and resurrections. I have never seen any work comparable to his.

        His writing is without doubt missed here on mps.

        • LaurašŸŒ»

          Dusk,

          Yes, he was an ā€˜extraordinary poet
          beyond doubtā€™.
          Thank you for reading and commenting. Your comments about Kevin are extraordinarily spot on.

          I do miss reading here on MPS.

          LaurašŸŒ»

        • ANGELA & BRIAN

          Ciao Laura - Grazie per este memoria. A fine Poet and a fine Poem. It underlines the truth that we have more Poetry in our Herats than we are ever able to express

          Abracci e Baci a Tu
          Angela & Brian XOX

          • LaurašŸŒ»

            Ciao Angela & Brian,

            Yes, he was a fine poet.
            Thank you for reading and commenting.

            LaurašŸŒ»

          • orchidee

            A fine tribute Laura.

            • LaurašŸŒ»

              Orchi,

              Thank you!

              LaurašŸŒ»

            • Fay Slimm.

              A wonderful gesture indeed as Kevin's work was very well received here on M.P.S. and his verses have a quality that revealed his depth - he was a poet to be remembered and thank you dear Laura for this gesture of love on his birthday

              • LaurašŸŒ»

                My Dear Fay,

                He wanted his Mum and Dad to be proud of him. Please read my reply to Unsubā€™s comment.
                Most of his poems are autobiographical. Reading his work was difficult sometimes because I know he had a painful and sometimes sad life. It meant a lot to him to write his poetry.
                Heā€™s no longer on this earth; but I wanted to acknowledge his birthday. It has been my honor.

                Thank for the read and for your comments!

                LaurašŸŒ»

              • siranswerer

                I had no idea he had passed until now. We werent close, and we only exchanged a few words on here. But I enjoyed his writing immensely. Thank you for the memoriam.

                • LaurašŸŒ»

                  siranswerer,

                  It was the least I could do for a wonderful human being. He will be missed .
                  Thank you for reading and commenting.

                  LaurašŸŒ»

                • Accidental Poet

                  I also was unaware of Kevin's passing. I myself haven't been here a lot in the past 2 years, but I do remember Kevin's writing and his always positive comments. Wonderful tribute here to Kevin on today his birthday. May Kevin forever be within the poetry here on MPS.

                  • LaurašŸŒ»

                    A C,

                    Yes, Kevin was a wonderful poet and brave human being. Even though he had to endure a lot of physical pain for the past five years, he was always positive; he never complained.

                    Thank you for reading and commenting.

                    LaurašŸŒ»

                    • LaurašŸŒ»


                      I meant A P not A C.
                      Sorry!

                    • 6 more comments

                    • Bragee

                      Rest in paradise to a fallen poet.
                      How special it is to have left long lasting words that impacted the lives of others.
                      Fine tribute!

                      • LaurašŸŒ»

                        Bragee,

                        Thank you for reading and commenting. Yes, his words are long lasting. His dream to have his poetry published was realized. That made him extremely happy and thankful.

                        LaurašŸŒ»

                      • Goldfinch60

                        Thank you Laura for sharing Kevin's poem, he was a wonderful port and so meaningful in his writing.

                        Andy

                        • LaurašŸŒ»

                          Andy,

                          Thank you for the read and comment. He certainly was a wonderful and selfless poet. A great human being.

                          Laura šŸŒ»

                        • Accidental Poet

                          I heard on the grape vine that today is your birthday. Happy Birthday Laura. ; )

                          • LaurašŸŒ»

                            A P,

                            Thank you for the
                            birthday wishes.

                            July 3rd...
                            that magical day.
                            My parents wished for a Moon Child;
                            their wish was granted.

                            Laura

                          • LaurašŸŒ»

                            Dear Teddy,

                            Thank you for reading and commenting.

                            Yes, I was thinking of Kevin and also of someone else. I dedicated a poem about her tragic demise on 9/11.

                            If you would like to read it, itā€™s title is ā€œDowntown Girlā€.

                            LaurašŸŒ»



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