[NEohioPAL]Cleveland Poet Daniel Thompson Died

[Kevin Cronin]

Arts Friends:  I'm sorry to pass along some very sad news, but Daniel 
Thompson died early this morning. For those who appreciated his lyrical 
talent, it's a serious loss. For those who shared his political passion for 
fairness and honesty in government, it's a serious loss. For anyone who 
admired creativity, commitment, passion and a warm laugh, it's a loss.

In addition to his writing, Daniel performed with the world music percussion 
group, Drumplay.  Daniel had a range of very serious health problems and 
complications and recently went back to the hospital for another round of 
treatment.  On the day he started treatment (on an out-patient basis), 
Drumplay hosted a birthday party for him in Cleveland's Little Italy 
neighborhood and he was royally feted with friends from everywhere.  He 
talked frankly about is health problems, but also the energy remaining, as 
well as offering a few political verses about the President. That's a great 
way to remember the poet laureate of Cuyahoga County, a man with a '60s 
"beat poet" sensibility, teaching in his 21st century role.  I'll miss him.

Kevin Cronin
Bodwin Theatre
Cleveland
216.374.7578

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