Birds Of New York' Poem by Sandra Fowler

Birds Of New York'

Rating: 4.8


In memory of Leonard Opalov

To me Latvian poets seemed quite rare,
But I knew one called Leonard Opalov.
He wrote me charming letters from The Bronx
before cancer made him change his address.

I wrote his eulogy for 'Bitterroot',
A magazine that honored Leonard's verse.
The birds of New York sing his poetry.
More than a few love Yiddish, I am told.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Chitra - 25 August 2009

a touching tribute...through soul stirring words

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Uriah Hamilton 25 August 2009

The title is beautiful, your heart is more beautiful, the love poets find for each other is meaningful.

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Cindy Kreiner Sera 26 August 2009

A gentle disclosure of inner thoughts spilling out into a tender tribute - the birds will sing on. Really beautiful Sandra

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Vinod Kumar 26 August 2009

Right and Correct tribute, with all the care and share, let the birds sings without fear, thanks for sharing

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Alison Cassidy 27 August 2009

Your simple, understated delivery makes this poem particularly moving, Sandra. 'The birds of New York sing his poetry. More than a few love Yiddish, I am told.' says much - elegantly. Love, Alison ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Patrick A. Martin 22 November 2009

What a wonderful thought the birds singing his poerty. beautiful.

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Andrew Blakemore 15 October 2009

A wonderful and most fitting tribute Sandra. Best wishes, Andrew

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Chris G. Vaillancourt 13 October 2009

This is a beautiful poem

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Alison Mary Dunn 24 September 2009

Hi Sandra I love this, especially the line 'The birds of New York sing his poetry'. Through reading your heartfelt words I've been searching the web for Leonard's poems. I'm intrigued to know more x

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Rachel Butler 21 September 2009

He wrote me charming letters from The Bronx before cancer made him change his address. Rachel Ann Butler

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