Are they really going to read from the summit or is it rather going to be
from a base-camp? I can't remember the original announcement, way back,
clearly.
david b
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From: Frank Parker <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: PK Page's poem selected to be read at the UN and on Mt.
> Roger,
>
> I would be willing to wager that the UN event has found an expedition on
its
> way up Everest already rather than funding an expedition outright. Being
> adventurous spirits anyway I think it would be simple to find an
> accommodating climber.
>
> To offer counterpoint to your thoughts, though, why not read a poem from
> "the top of the world"? It is part of the world after all and not the only
> venue for this event but one of many. I'd suggest keeping the poetry short
> (like one's breath at that altitude). Something like Michael Hannon's two
> line poem:
>
> PERFECT
>
> Amok, the human spark
> navigates immensity.
>
>
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