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21 Mar 07 - 06:06 PM (#2003536) Subject: Obit: Rita Joe From: GUEST,meself The Mi'k-maq poet has died (1931-2007). For those who don't know her, here's a sample of her work that shows its compelling and characteristic comibination of simplicity, pain, and hope: Human Rights " You must write me a poem, " On the honor of twenty-five years of our organization. " " What will I write. ? " The only dealings we had were negative. My poetry is positive. His voice dropped to a lower tone " I just thought we had something in common. " O yes, we have something in common, but not pretty. The movement of my heart works in my poetry. You celebrate I am still hurting You celebrate Maybe the next twenty-five years We will celebrate together. More here : bio. and poems. |
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21 Mar 07 - 06:08 PM (#2003537) Subject: RE: Obit: Rita Joe From: Peace Rita. |
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21 Mar 07 - 09:13 PM (#2003690) Subject: RE: Obit: Rita Joe (Mi'k-maq poet) From: Sandy Mc Lean A loss not only for the Mi'k-maq Nation but for all of Cape Breton! The Peacefull Warrior instilled pride of heritage in her own people and great respect from others. She leaves behind a very impressive legacy! |
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21 Mar 07 - 09:29 PM (#2003703) Subject: RE: Obit: Rita Joe (Mi'k-maq poet) From: Bee Goodbye, Rita Joe, you'll be sadly missed and greatly celebrated... it feels like too many of our poets and music makers have gone away these past few months. |
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22 Mar 07 - 01:03 PM (#2004157) Subject: RE: Obit: Rita Joe (Mi'k-maq poet) From: Sandy Mc Lean More here:http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=18360&sc=145 |
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22 Mar 07 - 01:07 PM (#2004159) Subject: RE: Obit: Rita Joe (Mi'k-maq poet) From: Sandy Mc Lean And here: http://www.herald.ns.ca/NovaScotia/566042.html |
