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‘She made Mondays something to look forward to’: readers pay tribute to Carol Rumens, Guardian’s Poem of the week columnist
Rumens, whose column ran for nearly 20 years and developed a loyal readership, died this week aged 81
TL;DR
- Carol Rumens, Guardian's 'Poem of the Week' columnist, has died at 81.
- Her column ran for nearly 20 years and cultivated a loyal readership.
- Tributes praise her insightful, eclectic, and original commentary on poetry.
- She is remembered for her generosity, support for poets (especially female poets), and ability to make poetry accessible.
- Readers found her column made Mondays something to look forward to and introduced them to new poets.
- She is described as an excellent commentator, a cosmopolitan humanist, an inspiring mentor, and a kind individual.
- Her 'Poem of the Week' column is seen as an archive of her generous insights and a significant contribution to poetic talent facilitation in English-language media.