April 23rd
“23 April is a symbolic date for world literature.
It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died.” – UN
Your talents, they were rife.
Renown, you were achieving it.
But nothing in your life
Became you like the leaving it.
So gracias, Miguel.
To Will and Inca, cheers.
You synchronised so well
The ending of your years.
Your passing caused World Book Day
When folk should read a book.
And if no books have come your way,
Then here’s one. Take a look.
Pictured:
Plant bookworm in Manchester (side view).
Photo by Terry ● CC-BY-2.0
It is on this date in 1616 that Cervantes, Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died.” – UN
Your talents, they were rife.
Renown, you were achieving it.
But nothing in your life
Became you like the leaving it.
So gracias, Miguel.
To Will and Inca, cheers.
You synchronised so well
The ending of your years.
Your passing caused World Book Day
When folk should read a book.
And if no books have come your way,
Then here’s one. Take a look.
Pictured:
Plant bookworm in Manchester (side view).
Photo by Terry ● CC-BY-2.0
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