Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Poetic Obituaries: [Aurelius Melvin East] would be sitting

in a restaurant and either a thought would come to him or he would hear a snatch of interesting conversation and jot a poem or an idea on a napkin.

"Melvin had a natural linguistic talent, and his quick way with words would make you laugh and groan with appreciation for his gift of communication," his family said.

from Philadelphia Daily News: Aurelius Melvin East, retired teacher

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