tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post7457310702321011553..comments2023-12-16T02:44:20.427-06:00Comments on Reginald Shepherd's Blog: Reginald Shepherd, 1963 - 2008Reginald Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11965170916626482963noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-89288583045916920532021-03-24T09:05:05.175-06:002021-03-24T09:05:05.175-06:00Jesus, have mercy on his soul...
Cya Upstairs, Reg...Jesus, have mercy on his soul...<br />Cya Upstairs, Reggie!<br />Love you.<br />Cya soon.<br />be@peace.-blessed b9, Catalyst4Christhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650964620664544661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-68719084340482873972011-02-18T08:40:32.997-06:002011-02-18T08:40:32.997-06:00All my thoughts with you, Robert. When you feel up...All my thoughts with you, Robert. When you feel up to it, let me know and I'll share bunch of tribute links I've been collecting. Until then, may memories of good times provide some solace <a href="http://www.agoodic.com" rel="nofollow">cheap electronics</a>blog for steveLihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264379488083302719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-67922743401578424872009-11-07T02:13:46.282-06:002009-11-07T02:13:46.282-06:00I have ever read. You don't have to look back ...I have ever read. You don't have to look back to know that we're behind you, Reginald. Those of us new to your works, those of us versed in it. Blessings.<br /><a rel="follow" href="http://www.affordable-thesis-online.com/" rel="nofollow">Affordable Theses</a> | <a rel="follow" href="http://www.affordable-termpaper-online.com/" rel="nofollow">Affordable Term Papers</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402675302548615551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-48423296069488180772009-11-07T02:13:15.414-06:002009-11-07T02:13:15.414-06:00I could find about him, because I was so impressed...I could find about him, because I was so impressed and moved by his words. <br /><a rel="follow" href="http://www.affordable-dissertation-online.com/" rel="nofollow">Affordable Dissertations</a> | <a rel="follow" href="http://www.affordable-researchpaper-online.com/" rel="nofollow">Affordable Research Papers</a> | <a rel="follow" href="http://www.affordable-essay-online.com/" rel="nofollow">Affordable Essays</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402675302548615551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-64808985228848165002009-08-24T14:36:59.435-06:002009-08-24T14:36:59.435-06:00I was a student in his class at NIU--Modern Americ...I was a student in his class at NIU--Modern American Poetry. He opened my eyes to Ezra, T.S, and Wallace. It seemed to me, he loved the expatriates most of all.<br /><br />I was not his best student, but because I was an older, non-traditional student, we struck up a friendship that I will always cherish.<br /><br />I am stunned to hear of his passing. He was a brilliant man.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453304233094580316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-7588598292056223242009-08-24T14:35:49.317-06:002009-08-24T14:35:49.317-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453304233094580316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-81238341974066462432009-08-23T18:50:11.690-06:002009-08-23T18:50:11.690-06:00I went to Southwest High School with Reggie (that&...I went to Southwest High School with Reggie (that's what we called him). I don't know why I decided to Google his name tonight but I did.<br /><br />I am very sadden to hear of his death and your loss.deborah2001https://www.blogger.com/profile/01104097338482817304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-6319596909583702472009-02-17T06:18:00.000-06:002009-02-17T06:18:00.000-06:00And I'm a white former Episcopal priest who left t...And I'm a white former Episcopal priest who left the ministry on the Sunday the Gene Robinson was consecrated. I'm opposed to same-sex ceremonies and the ordination of non-celibate homosexuals. I appreciated Reginald's great talent and followed his blog for about 18 months. I cried when I read that he had died. May he rest in peace and rise in joy!Alice C. Linsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069827354696169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-62316036457622565242009-02-16T18:59:00.000-06:002009-02-16T18:59:00.000-06:00PS I see a lot of people here connected to his wri...PS I see a lot of people here connected to his writing as gay black males. Just for the record--and to say how broad his importance was--I am a straight white woman. L.T.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940625455868505356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-84492618889046706422009-02-16T18:54:00.000-06:002009-02-16T18:54:00.000-06:00I am another one who has found Reginald Shepherd o...I am another one who has found Reginald Shepherd on this blog and felt great affinity for his writings. I was looking forward to letting him know how much I was enjoying his work, and I am so terribly sad to learn of his passing. He has certainly left much passionate and unusual work behind. I know his relationship will continue to grow and change with those who love him.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940625455868505356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-50821860340977678932009-02-03T22:41:00.000-06:002009-02-03T22:41:00.000-06:00I'm at a loss for words. Reginald Shepherd was my ...I'm at a loss for words. Reginald Shepherd was my poet. I first met Mr. Shepherd through his book of poetry "Some Are Drowning" in 1993, and being black and gay, I identified with him very closely. I subsequently went on to purchase each of his books as soon as copies became available. And it was in the spring of 2003 that I got a chance to work with him on an interview about him and his work that was published in a 2003 edition of "Pleiades." That was my first publishing credit, and it couldn't have come as the result a better subject. <BR/><BR/>Mr. Shepherd was a of the brainiest and imaginative people I've ever had a chance to know on any level. "Orpheus in Bronx" is a call to educators and young marginalized people to usurp what is on offer and make it their own. The fact the Orpheus could even take up residence in the Bronx is a new concept to millions of people, myself included, who believe that the seeds of African American narratives begins and ends in the ghetto. What we learned through Mr. Shepherd is the the ghetto is pliable and diverse--or at least can be if we let it be, and that is our choice. <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry that I didn't know Mr. Shepherd was ill, because I certainly would have told him just how much his work and life means to me, that he has taught me, more so than anyone else that anything I can wrap my mind around can be mine. <BR/><BR/>We need to take these concepts to the "hood", let these children know that Orpheus, Hamlet, Zeus, and, yes, Narcissus, lives in the ghetto, too, and are a part of African American narratives.Brenda Gaines Hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00591405403407899361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-51778070662610182842008-12-23T22:42:00.000-06:002008-12-23T22:42:00.000-06:00Robert,I am so sorry for your loss. I never met R...Robert,<BR/>I am so sorry for your loss. I never met Reginald, but I have always loved his poems. I was saddened to find out just today that he had died.<BR/>I know it must be harder at this holiday time for you, and I send you my best wishes.<BR/>Linda AldrichLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890576403132505087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-76554060456682357132008-12-21T11:13:00.000-06:002008-12-21T11:13:00.000-06:00May God grant Reginald peace in that place where t...May God grant Reginald peace in that place where there is Eternal Light and never a tear.Alice C. Linsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069827354696169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-88178296688160510822008-11-18T16:46:00.000-06:002008-11-18T16:46:00.000-06:00Robert,Reginald and I were both teaching at Antioc...Robert,<BR/>Reginald and I were both teaching at Antioch a couple of summers ago. I didn't know him well, but one of the things that struck me was how he spoke about you--often, and with such love and unadorned affection. One of the things he said that was hardest for him about the teaching gig was being away from his sweetie. I am so glad I got to meet him, and so sorry for your loss.<BR/>Rachel ToorRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752951689286467392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-21564031724638387942008-11-17T01:54:00.000-06:002008-11-17T01:54:00.000-06:00Reginald's Intro to Creative Writing class was the...Reginald's Intro to Creative Writing class was the first writing class I ever took. I was a History major at the time. That semester, I changed to English/Creative Writing and I never looked back. Reginald helped me get into the MFA program at San Francisco State. I am almost done with my first novel. It would never have happened without him. He will be missed.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165184461353688673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-55218866099250750402008-11-10T13:25:00.000-06:002008-11-10T13:25:00.000-06:00I took a fiction/poetry class at Cornell that Regi...I took a fiction/poetry class at Cornell that Reginald taught roughly eight years ago. He was such a fabulous teacher and a warm person. I just wanted to send my condolences. <BR/>j. schneiderUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145189832918777791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-6699826691793833672008-11-02T16:15:00.000-06:002008-11-02T16:15:00.000-06:00robert, i hope that you are finding peace, light a...robert, i hope that you are finding peace, light and grace through this immense, deep loss. reginald's poetry has touched my life with its compassion and lyrical song... and will forever. - gabrielleGabriel Jesiolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03503790033848735335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-15821826093919699282008-10-17T15:00:00.000-06:002008-10-17T15:00:00.000-06:00My sincere condolences. I obviously haven't been h...My sincere condolences. I obviously haven't been here in a while, so I wasn't aware. The two of us fought a bit on the nature of beauty and poetry -- but healthy tension is the source of growth after all.Troy Camplinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16515578686042143845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-30987273366818977732008-09-26T13:59:00.000-06:002008-09-26T13:59:00.000-06:00Dear RobertReginald was an extraordinary poet and ...Dear Robert<BR/>Reginald was an extraordinary poet and a generous soul. My sympathy joins the host of many, earthly and other, that sing to you, and that embrace Reginald's voice. <BR/>Reginald wrote a number of book reviews for Oyster Boy Review, a magazine that I poetry edit. We have three reviews of his in press that will be posted online in the next few months. We're proud to once again offer his brilliant assessments to our pages.<BR/><BR/>Many blessings to you and our deepest sympathy.<BR/><BR/>Jeffery BeamJeffery Beamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625662523796715071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-65111121404237889362008-09-23T14:47:00.000-06:002008-09-23T14:47:00.000-06:00I don't honestly believe I have a right to post he...I don't honestly believe I have a right to post here. But as a continuing testament to Reginald's inspiration and influence, I was moved by his two poems in the Sept/Oct 2008 American Poetry Review to seek him out. Alas, I'm knocking on the doors of phantom listeners. But I kept my word as I told them I would. Reginald's poetry is moving to say the least. "To Summon Up a Son" is one of the saddest but strangely empathetic poems that I have ever read. You don't have to look back to know that we're behind you, Reginald. Those of us new to your works, those of us versed in it. Blessings.mckennalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555141489348000724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-13878287733529481422008-09-22T07:35:00.000-06:002008-09-22T07:35:00.000-06:00Dear Robert,I met Rginald many times over the year...Dear Robert,<BR/><BR/>I met Rginald many times over the years. I always found him charming and generous, and--above all--his dedication to his art was uncompromising and humbling. His talent was immense, and he had little patience for the slickness and careerism that too often cheapens the work we practice. I know something about what it's like to lose a beloved partner, but I also know how consoling it can be, eventually, after the grief subsides, to know that the work of that partner will live on in the minds and hearts of other readers, and especially of new readers who will learn and be sustained by his example. Reginald will be greatly missed, and I wish you the very best for the future.<BR/>Sincerely.<BR/><BR/>David WojahnUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700483221638010531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-43318047563198969052008-09-21T20:38:00.000-06:002008-09-21T20:38:00.000-06:00Dear Robert,I am devastated to hear this news. My...Dear Robert,<BR/><BR/>I am devastated to hear this news. My husband was a good friend of Reginald's (Reggie, back then)in college, but they hadn't been in touch in several years--we didn't even know he was ill. We cherish his poetry, we will cherish his memory, and we send you our very best wishes.<BR/><BR/>BeccaBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002802440403969922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-90490031357247794842008-09-19T17:27:00.000-06:002008-09-19T17:27:00.000-06:00Robert, that is a beautiful thing you wrote, full ...Robert, that is a beautiful thing you wrote, full of the same gentlemanliness in this awful time that you say Reginald had; clearly you shared this quality of dignity. I'm thinking of Reginald from over the Atlantic, and sending you my very best wishes.<BR/><BR/>Katy xxMs Baroquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836227454899083962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-32050372992198349482008-09-19T11:07:00.000-06:002008-09-19T11:07:00.000-06:00Amen, Mr. Robert Philen. Thank you.Amen, Mr. Robert Philen. <BR/>Thank you.brian (baj) salcherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649691450577647656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4014415529871703586.post-26610490327097991722008-09-18T14:53:00.000-06:002008-09-18T14:53:00.000-06:00Peace be with you, Robert.Peace be with you, Robert.Andrew Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804655739574694901noreply@blogger.com