We here at E-Verse are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of poet Kate Light after a brief battle with breast cancer. In addition to being a poet, she was a librettist, lyricist, professional violinist, and a member of the New York City Opera. She was scheduled to present a critical seminar, “Words for Music,” this summer at the West Chester University Poetry Conference where she was a regular and much loved participant. The poetry world is poorer without her.

He stole five dollars and the stage.
He drank Vodka and it in.
She took heart and her time.
He left home and a tip.
She sells seashells and out.

He hits home and the bottle.
She wrote a poem and it off.
He drinks heavily and her in.
She went to bed and pieces.
He fell in love and for it.
She settles the argument and for less.
They spring a leak and up.

These foolish things happen and remind me of you.
It is a far cry and country.
You have a big day ahead and heart.
There is a lack and time.
There comes the train and strangest moment.
I like her style and anyway.
Then the sea sighed.
You miss the boat and him.