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The Poe Toaster

Today is Edgar’s birthday And the third year in a row That the famous caped “Poe Toaster” Has decided not to show. From 1949 for sure, And maybe years preceding, The Toaster visited Poe’s grave, And not to do some weeding. With wide-brimmed hat and scarf and cape To keep his ID hidden, He’d sneak right up to Edgar’s tomb, A visit most forbidden. He used a cane with silver tip To navigate the ground; And in the morning, at the site, The following was found: A Martell cognac bottle With its contents halfway filled And a trio of red roses, Which helped make the legend build. In 1998, a note Explained the torch was passed; A Toaster “son” would be the one To hold tradition fast. On Poe’s 200th birthday, though, The year 2010, The Toaster missed his calling And has not been seen again. The ritual’s become, alas, A faded bit of history; But Edgar Allan Poe fans love Its enigmatic mystery.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/4/2012 9:47:00 AM
Truth or fiction?
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 3/4/2012 10:01:00 AM
hey kathryn! thanks for all your much-appreciated comments. this is absolutely true and something i've been following for years. pretty cool, huh?
Date: 1/21/2012 6:39:00 AM
This was a pleasant poem Ilene :) - oxox love Anne-Lise
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Date: 1/20/2012 8:37:00 AM
This is a wonderful poem with such a good story to share. And I want to thank you for the nice comment you left on my poem. :) ~K.C.
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Date: 1/19/2012 5:16:00 PM
Very Good! maybe someone will take up the mantle one day.
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