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The Poetry of Mortality

In literature on December 17, 2007 at 8:07 am

A friend of mine recently said, to the ultimate questions in Life, only Art can provide the answers.

Death is the ultimate question we all have to confront. Many great literary works have been created in attempt to cope with the fear of Death.

I find quite moving, therefore this tribute to the Swedish poet and writer, Siv Cedering who has just died of cancer.

CRITICAL MASS: A Tribute and a Celebration: Siv Cedering’s Last Book,”Vixen”

Jane Ciabattari who penned the tribute, fashioned a poem from a voice mail that Siv Cedering left for her, informing her that she has a relapse of cancer.

MESSAGE

Hi darling friend, it’s me.

I don’t know what you’ve heard…

So I’m reluctant…

To tell you…

I have bad news…

The cancer is back.

It’s not good.

I’m sorry.

Whatever you’re doing today, have fun.

Orioles are everywhere. Can you hear them?

I’m back, at home.

It would be great to see you.

Call me. I love you.

Write a beautiful poem.

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NBCC’s Best Recommended

In raves on December 1, 2007 at 3:04 pm

In an era where even TV is becoming passe, I find it real cool that the National Book Critics Circle has its own blog.

http://bookcriticscircle.blogspot.com

The web seems to be a perfect means to spread the word about a good book.

Now the NBCC blog is asking award-winning novelists, historians, poets, critics and biographer to vote for their favourite books every month.

Find out what books these distinguished individuals have really loved in 2007:

CRITICAL MASS: Introducing the NBCC’s Best Recommended

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