Tribute To Harry Horsman

“primrose coloured sky
grey clouds chase the setting sun…
rain kisses scorched earth” 
    by Harry Horsman

A beautiful haiku by Harry. I think one 
of Harry's last, "Woopa Bank,” shows
his caring for nature. And, I read 
one recently about the kindness of the
the gravedigger, who is the last one with
the deceased. Harry told me he was a
gravedigger when he was young. That
was Harry—gentle with the soil that
covered the grave. 

 Dear Harry, we will miss you so much
and long for your lovely poetic touch.
You made simple things in life more real
Your graciousness in your poems we feel
...Goodnight, gentle soul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023


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Date: 9/9/2023 1:38:00 PM
I was once greeted by the said poet -- a greeting that's hard to forget. A surprise visit, one day in my life. One word he unleashed... and colored my life!
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Date: 8/8/2023 3:26:00 PM
A wonderful tribute Ann. Harry truly was a gentle soul and is dearly missed. Hugs to you my friend xox
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Date: 6/29/2023 8:08:00 AM
A superb tribute to Harry. I really enjoyed reading your posting as it conveys a caring side of Harry who was (indeed) "gentle with the soil." Sincerest regards, Brian
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Date: 6/6/2023 7:46:00 PM
Wow! News to me. This is was and old souper to me. from years ago we commented. I'd look for his name and now he's gone. It is our loss those that have writen 10 years or more. Condolences John
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Date: 6/5/2023 5:22:00 AM
a lovely tribute to a much-loved man
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Date: 6/1/2023 6:01:00 PM
Dear Ann, your tribute to Harry moves me with its tender beauty. Indeed, he had a gentle spirit and was a soulful poet who touched many hearts. Your lovely poem honors his memory and poetry so wonderfully. Warmest wishes, my sweet friend.. ~Susan
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Date: 5/31/2023 6:43:00 PM
Hi Ann, This is a well written and heartfelt tribute to Harry. He was such a kind soul in this community and he will be missed very much. May he RIP. Thanks for sharing such a write-Alexis
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Date: 5/31/2023 11:18:00 AM
Ah from this tribute i first learn of his passing, ah he will be missed, he was such a kind poet, always giving encouraging comments , may he RIP, sad to hear! His poetry will be missed as well.
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Date: 5/30/2023 3:03:00 PM
This is one beautiful tribute Ann, expressed in the gentleman’s own style of language, Harry would indeed love this one, cheers David
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/30/2023 4:00:00 PM
Thank you so much, David. He was a kind and gentle man. I loved his poetry.
Date: 5/30/2023 1:10:00 PM
I love your tribute. Thanks so much for participating. probably the list will go up in a week or two.
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/30/2023 4:02:00 PM
Thank you for doing this, Andrea. Oh, I hope no one else goes...
Date: 5/30/2023 12:37:00 PM
- Lovely tribute, Ann :) - A dear friend to those of us who knew him ... deeply missed - hugs
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Ann Peck
Date: 5/30/2023 4:06:00 PM
Yes, deeply missed. He was always so kind and gentle. Hugs to you, Anne-Lise - the lady with the lovely name!
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