Summary
To grow as writers, it is important to acknowledge the broad shoulders of an entire human history upon which we stand. The work on these pages honors those who came before me, and acknowledges their contributions.Poe Endures
Last Modified: May 16, 2026I was prompted simply to write and deliver a tribute speech, whereas all previous assignments in this course were required to be delivered extemporaneously. This opened the doors for creative play with form, and I decided that a poetic form would uniquely strengthen a tribute to my subject, the late …