[Jayne Osborn]

Hello everyone,
We've just had an amazing Zoom meeting, across both sides of The Pond, to share memories and anecdotes of our dear, departed friend. Many of Annie's wonderful poems were read by those who knew her either personally or as virtual friends. Whatever was the nature of our relationship, we were all agreed that she will be greatly missed, both here at Eratosphere and to the poetry world in general. On a personal level, I will miss Annie very much; we were good friends.

I'd like to thank all those who selected a poem, or several, to read to the assembled group. Annie touched all of us, individually and collectively. She was, without a doubt, a remarkable person, a fine poet and a wonderful friend.

The Zoom meeting was recorded, so everyone will be able to see it in due course. Details of Annie's funeral are yet to be announced. Meanwhile, best regards, and condolences, to her family and close friends.

Jayne