for those willing to listen
for those willing to listen
the answers are out there
while the world walks in circles
trying to find the truth
a poet’s voice rings out
For Glen Buttkus, a poet whose truth lives on.
Shared with An OLN Memoriam to Glenn Buttkus at dVerse Poets Pub.
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I was on dverse for a time and I really enjoyed talking with Glenn and reading his writing. He will be missed, and this is a great tribute. Thank you
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Up until October or so, he was in the monthly OpenLinkNight LIVE Hangout/ Meet sessions. His delivery added weight to his words.
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I believe it. I’m sorry you lost your friend
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❤️
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Yes, he was that voice… we need to carry his mantle.
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His willingness to share his views was a gift.
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This is so beautiful, Ken! A fine tribute to Glenn and his poetic voice .. I am certain he is with us in spirit .. and is smiling right now .. knowing that we all miss him. 💙💙
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Thank you, Sanaa.
He would be pleased to know that is words are treasured.
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He wrote such powerful poetry on so many issues of the day. And his delivery on OLN LIVE gave the power to the words…made them come alive sometimes in their scorching satire or raging anger. I so enjoyed reading over his poetry to find the two to post on the dVerse home page today….so much there that lives on in his blog. Thank you for this tribute, Ken.
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And thank you, Lillian, for dedicating the day to Glenn.
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It seemed the right thing to do. His powerful poetic voice is missed.
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Sorry for your loss 🙏🪻🙏
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Thank you.
Glenn was a friend to a large community.
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His voice always rang true to me! Great share, Ken! 💗
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And thank you, Tricia.
If you ever feel like a road trip – if you’re still in this general area – there’s a monthly poetry open mic every first Monday, 7pm, (a week later on holidays) at Gumbo Bottoms in Jeff City.
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Sounds like a good time! It’s a drive from where I’m at (near KC) but I’ll keep it in mind, thanks for the invite! 💗
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Terrific Kemn – the answers are certainly out there… As Glenn knew better than most of us…
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That he did.
Thank you, Scott.
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He had such a distinctive voice of truth. (K)
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For sure.
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Thank you for this fine tribute Ken.
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Thank you, Grace.
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A wonderful tribute
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Thank you.
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A really great poem, Ken. It really sums us Glenns perspective!
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Thank you, Dwight.
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A wonderful tribute and poem, Ken. You are a master of saying so much in a few words.
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Thank you, Merril.
I left the wordiness to Glenn. 😉
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🙂
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So true of Glenn
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Thanks, Paul.
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Very welcome Ken
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This does epitomize Glenn. Well said, Ken.
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🙂 Thank you.
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You are welcome.
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Beautiful Ken. Glenn was a special force unto himself — strong, raw yet refined, unfiltered, real, and wholly irreplaceable. I truly feel the chasm he has left. Certainly I, and I believe dVerse as well, sorely need his view of the world, if we’re to ever be the quite the same again.
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Thank you, Rob.
Glenn was a voice in search of reason.
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WOW!!! Awesome Ken.
Much💜love
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I’m so sorry to hear of this loss to the diverse community. Thank you for honoring him.
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Thank you, Ali. While in the OpenLink LIVE sessions, Glenn’s voice carried weight, whether he was reading from his western tale or from his words on the travesty that is politics. He will be missed.
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