The Master's Epitaph

The Master's Epitaph

A Poem by Rita L. Sev
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Macabre and grisly images

from tortured soul did flow;

chilling tales forever haunt us ~

Edgar Allan Poe

© 2014 Rita L. Sev


Author's Note

Rita L. Sev
Today, October 7, is the 165th anniversary of Poe's death.

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Wow...what a thought to be dead so long but your words never die. I wonder does the man in black still leaves three roses and a bottle of cognac on his grave... Poe, there will be no other like him.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thanks, Blue. The original "Poe Toaster" died in 1998; there are claims that he passed the traditio.. read more
I love EAP. He's among my favorites. This is a wonderful and succinct tribute to him.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

I couldn't let the day go by without some kind of recognition to the Master... Thanks, M'zillla!
MomzillaNC

9 Years Ago

You're welcome. I wish I could pen succinctly. I'm too verbose!
Poe is one of my favorites. You penned a fitting tribute to him

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thanks, Tammy!
This is perfect, Rita. RIP Edgar, my inspiration.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Just finished our unit on Poe in school... The kids were sorry to see me put the Raven (who sits on .. read more
Damien Thibodeaux

9 Years Ago

Oooohhh. I wish I was in your class! I would have been just as sorry to see the raven go. You mus.. read more
Oh my goodness!! This is so good!!!! I like this so much! Great job!!!!! :)

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thank you, Kieta!
Simple and to the point, and well done, as always. I just worked my way through Hallowe'en sonnet. Guess we're all in the mood ...

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

I've got Mr. Poe all over my classroom - yep, that's Halloween to me! :) Thanks, KL!
I am glad you reminded me. He was one of the truly great authors.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Next week, I will start a unit on Poe with my class; I never tire of his tales!
Marie

9 Years Ago

He truely was a masterful story writer, and a great poet too. It's too bad he had such a sad life, b.. read more
He was certainly the master of doom and gloom… Love Poe and your little poem is a Gem of a tribute.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Couldn't let the day go by without a shout out to the Master! Thanks, Dale!
The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)

9 Years Ago

Hmmmm and I didn't write anything for him… you are welcome Rita.
A wonderful tribute and shout for this great poet. Excellent...:)....................

Posted 9 Years Ago


Rita L. Sev

9 Years Ago

Thanks, Sami!
Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

You are welcome....:)......

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