[Walter] Skold sought permission from cemeteries ahead of time so there's no suspicion about satanic rituals or disrespectful behavior.The idea of a day of remembrance was inspired by Skold's discovery that the nation's literary forebears have been neglected. Communities have readings at the graves of Poe, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Anne Sexton and other famous poets, but many others are in danger of being forgotten, he said.
Wisconsin's poet laureate, Marilyn L. Taylor, said Dead Poets Remembrance Day is a wonderful idea.
from The Associated Press: A day to honor poets? Quoth the raven 'Evermore'
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