OMG, my review killed Mary Oliver! I posted about her book yesterday, giving her a low grade, and today she died. This is why I hate giving low grades. Low grades bring bad news.
Mary, I’ve always loved your poems. If I hadn’t discovered your work, I might have given up on poetry entirely. I will always be grateful. RIP
And I’m really sorry about the C+.
I immediately thought of that this afternoon when I read the news, but as she’d been very sick for quite a while I’m pretty sure you’re safe from public censure.