February 6, 2017

Richard Schnap

Dear Readers & Poets,

I know I closed this journal last year, so I don't know how many of you are still subscribed or reading Poppy Road, but I wanted to share some sad news I received this morning about fellow poet Richard Schnap. As you know, he was a constant contributor to this journal with his poetry appearing just about every month. He was one of my favorites and also became a good friend to me. His partner emailed me this morning and told me that Richard passed away on Christmas Day. I had no idea and I'm still shocked and completely saddened by this news. I just can't believe it.

I published a chapbook for him last year, under Flutter Press, titled A Wind from Nowhere. He was so excited about finally putting together a collection of poems. If you're interested in purchasing a copy, it is available at this link:  https://www.createspace.com/6215080. I'd like to make it available until the end of the month because I know so many of you enjoyed his poems as much as I did. After the end of February, I'm going to retire his book as I don't feel it's right to continue selling it when he's no longer here. All royalties will be sent to his partner, Alice.

7 comments:

  1. Richard Schnap was a wonderful writer who came to poetry relatively late, I believe. Very sad to hear about his passing.

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  2. I'm so very sorry to hear of his passing Sandy. I enjoyed reading his work here each month. My thoughts and prayers to his family!

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  3. Very sad news, Sandy. A talented poet, indeed. My thoughts go out to Alice and family.

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  4. Thanks for all the kind comments, everyone. Richard will certainly be missed.

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  5. So sorry to hear about Richard. Please add my thoughts and prayers, too.

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