Poetic Obituaries: Guests at the memorial drew on

large rolls of paper tacked to the wall, reminisced and watched a slide show of Mr. [Tajeme] Sylvester's photos, some from a trip to Peru, and his poetry, much of which centered on themes of self-awareness and spirituality. (His father, Everton Sylvester, a poet who performed with the ensemble Brooklyn Funk Essentials, said his son would often e-mail him drafts of his poems, seeking comments. A couple were awaiting a reading at the time he was killed.)

from The New York Times: A Vibrant Force Lost, While an Arts Scene Mourns

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