Martín Espada’s “Here I Am” Posted on May 8, 2018 by robert okaji Find the stunning poem here, then read his explanation for writing elegies for the living. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Like Loading... Related
Holy cow! Stunning way to grip the heart and not let go! As a fellow biker and poet, I would have loved to meet this angel cruising ‘rubber side down’….. Thank you so very much for sharing LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Once again you bring wonderful poets to my attention, Robert. I’m looking for a way to “follow” Martin Espada LikeLiked by 2 people Reply ↓
That was absolutely stunning -the poem and its origins! Really moved by both. Thank you, Bob! LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
Oh, so now I have 2! Thanks for introducing me to him – I recognized the name but hadn’t yet any of his books! LikeLike Reply ↓
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Wow.
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I love the idea of writing elegies for the living.
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Holy cow! Stunning way to grip the heart and not let go! As a fellow biker and poet, I would have loved to meet this angel cruising ‘rubber side down’….. Thank you so very much for sharing
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Isn’t that a great poem?
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what beautiful souls!
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Oh, yes.
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Once again you bring wonderful poets to my attention, Robert. I’m looking for a way to “follow” Martin Espada
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His books are readily available. Great reads!
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Thank you, Bob. I felt that through my entire body.
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Me too, Ken.
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Hallelujah!
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A great poem and wonderful tribute.
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That was absolutely stunning -the poem and its origins! Really moved by both. Thank you, Bob!
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I have only one of his books, so I just ordered another.
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I might have to follow suit!
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Oh, so now I have 2! Thanks for introducing me to him – I recognized the name but hadn’t yet any of his books!
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