What happens when a dark poet dies?

By Liz

What happens when a dark poet dies?

Do we complain because their posts are old,
Or sit and wait for their return?

Do we rejoice that they have left our fold,
Or scoff and shrug with unconcern?

Do we blink at loss, or cry, or groan?
Do we DP mail, or call?

Do we laugh and say, “I knew they’d go”?
Do we notice death, at all?

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Published on Tuesday, November 15, 2005. Filed under: "Poetry"

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Comments on "What happens when a dark poet dies?"

On Friday, October 20, 2017, Lux (299) wrote:

And where did you go? This is fitting and well worth Poem of the Day. Excellent write.
A former member wrote: Interesting point. There are so many suicide poems on her i often wonder how many dp members took the leap.
On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, DarkDruidess (326) wrote:

Personally I read old works and remember those days...and feel an ache deep inside...
On Tuesday, November 20, 2012, BetaWolfinVA (795) wrote:

i have long wondered if there is an "in case of death, please place notices in these locations" service...
A former member wrote: they say imitation is the highest compliment... I can hear his voice behind these words, impeccable structure... unsurpassed mimicry. this is better than little cats and rivals dreams deferred..."We passed their graves: / The dead men there, / Winners or losers, / Did not care. / In the dark / They could not see / Who had gained / The victory." --"Peace" The WWII decade.
On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, The Dybbuk (929) wrote:

ah yeah, I remember this... probing so many abandoned words in these halls... whatever happened to the mind from which they sprang... on a side note, it never ceases to amaze me how I can return to old comments and see little books after them... heh. comical.
On Monday, December 5, 2005, JiNx (98) wrote:

I like this.. it's very nicely done and it makes you really think.. I must admit I would cry if someone I loved disapeared from dp... I care for a lot of people here and that will never change.. nicely done. -JiNx(ie)
A former member wrote: I was once one of those.
On Tuesday, November 15, 2005, Mistress Shadow (252) wrote:

Like the rest, Langston Hughes was an amazing poet. ~T~
On Tuesday, November 15, 2005, manywalks (750) wrote:

Langston Hughes...now I know who I will read tonight. Eloquent and elegant piece you have graced us with. ~ wen
On Tuesday, November 15, 2005, urbanhumility (1175) wrote:

Langston Hughes is my favorite...............i enjoyed this prose......you speak what all think here.......well done........urban
On Tuesday, November 15, 2005, Liz (267) wrote:

Special thanks to Langston Hughes.