THE ABSOLUTE WRITE POET LAUREATE

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I am extremely pleased to announce Absolute Write's first Poet Laureate.

Congratulations, and thank you, to

William Haskins

His term of office will start immediately, and it will extend through the end of March, at which time his successor will be announced.

Thank you, everyone, for your comments, suggestions, and support of the new position.

Especial thanks to Jason - our revered and beloved jst5150 - for proposing the role.
 

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Congrats William! Excellent choice, Mods!
I look forward to your service as PL, William.
 

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The Coming of Man (in this case, Haskins)

As I lay dying
beneath the last tree
in the garden made for you, for me,
the serpentine whisper returned.

What am I,
this bag of sticks
and fire pushed forward always by
a thirst I cannot slake,
made flesh to hide
the sin that brought my being to bear.

With only dust to take my place
with only stars to set my way
I come.
 

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Excellent!

William, you're an amazing writer, and a remarkable man. I'm glad it's you.
 

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Great choice!
Thank you William for accepting, looking forward to seeing your spin on the honor.
 

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thanks for thinking of me, mods; and thank you all for the warm wishes.

it'll be fun.
 

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So, William, where's your button?
 

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An obvious choice. Congratulations William. I look forward to reading your laureate poems and wisdom.
 

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There was talk in the discussion thread about giving the Laureate a 'button' for his signature. Or a title maybe?
 

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I'm still trying to figure out the starship controls that give William his special designation...sooner or later, someone more competent than I is bound to happen along and give me an assist...
 

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you guys are too nice to me.

it's an honor, really. i'll do my best to make you proud.
 

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The new badge looks sharp on you, William.
 

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Congratulations Mr Haskins-enjoy the ride-Dave