Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Poetic Obituaries: Late in her life Ms. [Jane] Sherman published poems,

gathering them into little books, some of which commented on aging. In a poem from her self-published book "Songs of Senescence" (2003) she affirmed that

this leathery hen will not call it a day
Nor has any intention to do so.
For my wattles are up and I'm on my way
To as many farewells as Caruso.

The poem is titled "Take It From a Tough Old Bird."

from The New York Times: Jane Sherman, Dancer and Writer, Dies at 101

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