In Memory of My Fellow Tuesday Poet: Harvey McQueen

meditation

in darkness

the first bird calls

by Helen Lowe

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Although the Tuesday Poem blog  is officially in recess until January 18, I would like to post this haiku in memory of my fellow Tuesday Poet, Harvey McQueen, who died on Christmas Day. Although Harvey had been ill for some time, and very recently posted:

"… my cruel malady

spurs me to confess

increasingly, I

long for oblivion"

I was nonetheless taken by surprise yesterday, when I read here of his death.

I had only known Harvey a short time through the Tuesday Poem blog but was impressed by his intelligence and generosity of spirit. It is a cliche to say someone will be sorely missed, but I know that in Harvey's case this is the simple truth.

Harvey, I have appreciated your contribution every Tuesday—I know that I am going to miss it and you a great deal.