Notes About The Poem

This is a thank you to Stephen Crane, one of my favourite poets, specifically for his "I saw a man..." my all time favourite poem; introduced to me by my father when I was quite young. It has had a profound and lasting effect on me.

Dear Mr Crane

Dear Mr. Crane,

When I finally reach 
the Horizon
I would like to sit with you
a while
and return your poem
well worn
for countless smile.




*Stephen Crane's "I saw a man (pursuing the horizon)"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Connelly Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 4:58 AM
Upon seeing the title Maureen I thought surely a bird poem, but of course Stephen Crane not a sandhilled one.
Watson Avatar
April 27, 2017 at 12:33 PM
countless mile countless smile self-same smiling sounds....ahhhh thank you
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April 27, 2017 at 3:47 PM
Another Stephen Crane fan! Add the sound of a squeal of delight :) xomo!
White Avatar
April 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM
Thank you :) You know why! And this? This is such a beautiful reply.... Ton Piroet.
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April 8, 2017 at 9:26 AM
M'embrasse Piroet ;)
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