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A Sad Announcement
It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the passing of Ian T. Howard ( Sparrow). He has been a member since the beginning of neopoet.com He has offered his talent, warmth and kindness to this community and we will forever be in his debt. Ian was in charge of getting our undiscovered poems some critiques and making sure every poet felt at home. New poets were welcomed by his charm and his willingness to help them navigate the site. He also contributed to our resources section. A place where poets can learn more about poetry. May he rest in peace and he will be deeply missed
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Ray Whitaker
Mon, 2020-11-02 12:12
Bad news indeed
Altho I have never met him, it is always a poor day when another poet passes.
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scribbler
Mon, 2020-11-02 15:25
The sparrow has flown
Ian was a great help to me and i considered him a friend. He will be missed seems an inadequate phrase.......
Viviana Smith
Mon, 2020-11-02 17:27
ode to ian
may your soul lift up from your human form
and soar to the heavens, weightless and free
may you have everything you ever wanted
and finally feel at home
may all your pain be gone and your heart break fixed
and may your loved ones feel at rest
knowing that you are in a better place
with a happy smile on your grateful face
(I hope to see you when my time has come, I know I never crossed your path but I am still sad when a soul leaves the world)
Rest In Peace
Kisses,
Vivi
Lavender
Tue, 2020-11-03 12:28
My condolences...
to all.
L
Gracy
Tue, 2020-11-03 19:25
What sad news, I'm shocked.
What sad news, I'm shocked. Ian was not so old, was he? A Brit, same as Alan. Did you ever meet up to chat and have a beer or two?
My condolences to all his family, children, grandparents and friends. I'm certainly a virtual one, even tho' he's dead.
I'm sure we'll all meet up in a far better place.
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"My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies; fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die, I can fly, my friends.” – Freddie Mercury
Seren
Sat, 2020-11-07 13:03
My Darlin Da
I will miss you forever and be there for Anne. I miss you so so much and know you're dancing with the children now and sitting with those of us who need your loving presence. I'll look for the footprints. I miss our chats. I miss your guidance and even at the end you were still such a selfless person. You're an example of the best of humanity.
I love you x
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” — W.B. Yeats
Timbo
Fri, 2020-11-13 10:21
sadly missed
Very sorry to hear of the sad passing of Ian.
Rest in peace Ian
Tim
Barbara Writes
Thu, 2020-11-19 23:08
Sad you hear that
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Barbara Writes
Thu, 2020-12-03 11:44
Wow
Rip Ian
*Collaborative Poetry Workshop* American Version of Japanese Poetry ~ Renga ~ Haiku, Senyru, Tanka.
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whitetea
Sat, 2020-12-12 05:59
He's missed
He's missed
Zeussirius
Mon, 2020-12-21 12:42
I'm hurt beyond words.
I don't know what to say and I can't... His death is truly sad. But he's where poets stay... He's resting in peace.