On my return to blogging in April, I was deeply saddened to discover that one of my favourite poets of all time had died in December 2016.
Cynthia Jobin was a blogging friend and a masterful poet, whose art was superior in form, structure and rhythm. But what I love most in her work is the way she infused it with mischief. Her intellect and humour shines through her poetry.
Sadly, Cynthia’s WordPress site is no longer up. I hope her unpublished work will not be lost.
I will miss you, Little Old Lady. You were a beautiful light in the darkness.
https://uspandey.com/2016/12/25/goodbye-cynthia-jobin/
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So sad to hear about Cynthia, BB. She’s watching all over us now and yes, hope her words get out and about again somehow.
This is beautiful, BB. I still remember hearing the news that Cynthia had died. It was a bit of a “What??” moment. I’m so sad her blog isn’t still up – it would have been so nice to go and revisit.
It can affect one deeply to lose a blogging friend of many years. I still find myself looking for new posts for some of the ones I have lost, and then being reminded that they will post no more.
A fine remembrance of your friend and poet.
a beautiful tribute, Bluebee
Here’s another tribute post to Cynthia:
https://greenwritingroom.com/2017/03/24/for-cynthia-the-delights-of-poetry-a-spike-of-green-and-6-yellow-tulips/
I’m sorry for your loss. Our blogging friends are as real as our other friends, even if we never meet. I have lost four blogging friends in the past year and felt their loss deeply.
I’m sorry that Cynthia is gone and I agree that her writings need to be preserved. She was certainly a lovely person…I will miss the interaction (even though it was brief). Note to self, spend more time with people…less time on work… Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for popping in and commenting.
Yes, work takes up way too much of our time. 😏