Tag Archives: Christina Rossetti

”Song” by Christina Rossetti

A look at the serenity and peacefulness that can accompany death
Posted on September 21, 2015 by Augusta Wise (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A renowned poet, Christina Rossetti has a way of enchanting readers with her beautiful words and imagery. Even in her poems about death, Rossetti crafted an enthralling and almost whimsical moment for her readers to step into. This is especially true … Continue reading →

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“Remember” by Christina Rossetti

Christina Rossetti reminds us that grief need not be permanent
Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Photo Credit: myheartramblings Christina Rossetti’s “Remember” took me somewhat by surprise. The final message in the poem is that, in a sense, ignorance is bliss; Rossetti feels that not thinking about a loss and therefore not feeling the emotional pain … Continue reading →

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“When I am dead, my dearest” by Christina Rossetti

Christina Rossetti's poem is still powerful and relevant, nearly 150 years later
Posted on December 19, 2011 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s the holiday season, and unfortunately, this can be a difficult time for people who have lost loved ones. Although this makes it hard to get into the cheerful holiday spirit, we must keep in mind that whoever has passed, … Continue reading →

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