Adrian Paunescu died of bitterness

06.11.2010 09:39
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“Adrian Paunescu died of bitterness,” actor Florin Piersic said near the coffin of the great Romanian poet, who passed away on November 5. Hundreds of Romanians came yesterday evening to the head office of the Writers Union in Bucharest to bid farewell to the bard, publicist and politician, former senator who was born in the modern Moldova, Info-Prim Neo’s correspondent in Bucharest reports. Florin Piersic said the poet’s heart did not resist the evil things that hit him. Those who criticized him, now regret it. “He was a true Romanian and the greatest poet that Romania had and will ever have,” he stated. Several months ago, Adrian Paunescu told the actor about his visit to Chisinau this summer. The honors given by the Academy of Sciences of Moldova and the Moldovan authorities made him really happy, Florin Piersic said. The leader of the Great Romania Party Corneliu Vadim Tutor said Adrian Paunescu did for Bessarabia more than two armies could do together. Bessarabia was his first love and his pain, he said, adding the loss of the Romanian people is immeasurable. The politician promised they will make a bronze statute for the poet next year and place it in Bucharest. Singer and composer Ducu Bertzi said Adrian Paunescu loved Bessarabia more than all those attending taken together. He managed to return to his native village only in 1990. “I consider him my spiritual mentor. I made my career in music owing to him. He protected me as well as my colleagues. He taught me what the spirit of freedom is,” said the singer. The chairman of the National Liberal Party of Romania Crin Antonescu stressed that we must keep the work of Adrian Paunescu, who was a talented man and an example of extraordinary energy. “He did everything he did with passion. He left us indisputable things,” he said. Adrian Paunescu will be buried at the Belu Cemetery in Bucharest on November 7.