The sad news has arrived that Edwin Morgan, the Scots Makar, died today, of pneumonia, aged 90.
I only met Eddie once but he seemed such a genuine and warm guy who had time for anyone. His work has been an inspiration to people all over the world and he has shaped Scottish poetry for generations past and will for many years to come. On a personal level, Morgan and his work are a considerable part of my life. Not only has his poetry inspired my own poetry but I have dedicated years of my life to researching his work as part of my PhD. I know he's been just as important and indeed more-so for many more people out there.
He will be sorely missed but in true Morgan style I think it's important to look at all the great optimism he had in life and to keep it going.
"It's hard to go, let's go"
Knowing he's been seriously ill for some time, I'd written a tribute poem (if I can call it that) about the impact this news would have, as pasted below.
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