For years I have blogged about the infamous Poetoaster, the mysterious stranger who would leave roses and cognac on the poet's grave every January 19th. According to Wikipedia, this tradition began back in the late thirties. (Although there are rumors that this is exaggerated.) It's believed that the tradition was passed down at least once. In 1993 a note was left stating "The torch will be passed". Whoever it was, they either died or just decided to stop. The last visit was in 2009.
Last night he was a no show again.
But according to posts on the Edgar Allan Poe's House & Museum's Facebook page, there are imposters:
Four Poe Toasters this morning! One almost was impaled climbing over a fence. Two others were trapped for a while. One almost bumped into another Poe Toaster when he was trying to leave and the other was entering! What a circus! Jess and I were highly amused.
There are several events today to commemorate his birthday.
Poe's 204th Birthday Bash
(In Baltimore)
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