Our Add-a-Line Poem for Judi

Susan Baugh made a terrific suggestion today. She wrote, "I’m so glad so many are remembering Judi the way she would want to be remembered. It occurred to me that she was the one who always read the collective poem at Skidmore. Do you think it would be appropriate to post an ongoing add–a-line poem in her memory? No one ever signed those as far as I know."

Yes, I do think that's appropriate, Susan, because we associate those annual poems with Judi's amazing ability to craft something extraordinary out of our single lines. How wonderful that she's still guiding us toward that collective poem.

Anyone who wants to add a line, please do so as a Comment to this post. Click "Anonymous" as the post ID, and when you submit, the line will be added. To view the lines, click the link on the left-hand side of the page that reads "Our Add-a-Line Poem for Judi."

Who wants to be first?

Judi K. Beach - In Memoriam

Dear hearts, by now most of you know that our Judi stepped out of time and into eternity this morning, shortly before 9:00 a.m. EDT. While it is difficult to accept her passing on, we can take comfort in our shared memories of her, and the joy she brought into each and every one of our lives.

I've created this space for us so that we may meet here and remember our friend. On this common ground, please feel free to post your memories, your poetry (especially if you wrote it in her workshops or under her guidance), things you remember discussing with her, and most importantly, the things you want her family -- including her writing family -- to know.

Be gentle with yourselves, and with each other. I'm missing her, and I know you are, too.

Marsha