For Poet Laureate The Late Derek Walcott Poem by PHIL WINTER

You are gone!
Your ways, your poise, your stride, your voice!
All gone!
Yet you you have left
A trail of glory unique!
You have been an inspiration to many
Bogged down with misery and contempt
In the backyard of degradation...
Seeing nothing but death
And existing as the living dead!
You are gone!
But will be remembered for the contribution
you made
Turning minds from darkness into light!
Thank you for championing the creative cause
Thank you for battling like a brave soldier, against puny minds who ridicule the Creativity!
Thank you for giving hope and encouragement
Thank you for being an example
For others to aim for the stars and dream big dreams!
You are gone!
Though not death, not time
Can dim the majesty
Of the contribution you made
During your sojourn on this earth plane!
You are gone!
But your essence will still live on!