Before the reading, l-r: Greg Pardlo, Shane Book, Evie Shockley, and Ron Villanueva
People in fellowship before the reading
Dante Micheaux introducing the reading, before presenting one of Phebus's poems
Sarah Gambito reading
Ron Villanueva in recollection
Greg Pardlo speaks about his friendship with Phebus
Jan Gill O'Neil, who was a very close friend of Phebus's (I first met them at the same time, I think, back in 1995)
Aracelis Girmay, speaking fondly about Phebus
Evie Shockley reading one of Phebus's poems and one of her own
Vikas Menon, presenting one of Phebus's poems and one of his own
Joe Legaspi, who was one of Phebus's closest friends, reading an incredibly moving remiscence
Mendi Obadike reading one of Phebus's poems
Mendi and Keith Obadike, before they began their song in tribute to Phebus
Khalil Murrell, who talked about his friendship with Phebus
After the reading
Poets remembering and celebrating Phebus
It was so good to see you, there. I kept thinking about that ride that you, me, Keith, Reggie, and Phebus all took from Harlem to Jersey together.
ReplyDeleteYes, I was thinking about that as well, and how Phebus knew all the good gossip! I loved how she was also so earthy, though you might not get that on first impression. I miss her.
ReplyDeleteOh I do, too. I think of her several times a day. I try not to let it get me down.
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