Russell Dupont

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Russell Dupont is the author of two novels: KING & TRAIN and WAITING FOR THE TURK. He is also the author of four chapbooks: UP IN WISCONSIN: TRAVELS WITH KINSLEY; THERE IS NO DAM NOW AT RICHFORD; and two books of poetry: WINTER,1948 and ESTABLISHING HOME PLATE. His poetry has been published in various literary magazines, including The Albatross, The Anthology of South Shore Poets, Re-Side, Oddball, JerryJazzMusician; and his story, "The Corner, " appears in the anthology STREETS OF ECHOES. His journalism has appeared in The Dorchester Community News, The Melrose Free Press and The Patriot Ledger. His novel, Waiting for the Turk was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Books 2019 Award. He is also a photographer, painter and printmaker whose works have been widely exhibited and are in public and private collections, including The Boston Public Library; Brigham and Women's Hospital; and The Dana Farber Cancer Institute.)

The Best Poem Of Russell Dupont

Requiem For Ellis Marsalis

Defying gravity
his spirit dances
across ivory keys,
sweetening
the passion
of his playing.

Bop, post bop,
hard bop,
New Orleans
Jazz,
reflections
of oneness

Zee Blues.

Willow, weep.

[originally published in JerryJazzMusician]

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