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Author Archives: Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Eternal Life” by Carl Dennis
Carl Dennis contemplates both in "Eternal Life"
Reincarnation and ghosts are two end-of-life subjects I haven’t touched on much in this column. But Carl Dennis’s “Eternal Life” tackles both in a playful, pondering manner. This also means that he goes back and forth on his views. Initially, … Continue reading
“Because I could not stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson's poem offers a peaceful look at death
I’ve been looking a lot at writers’ views on death itself lately, but not as much at what happens after death. Emily Dickinson offers her take on the afterlife in “Because I could not stop for Death,” arguably her most … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged "Because I could not stop for death", Death, Emily Dickinson, Poetry
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The Jamaican Tradition of Nine Nights
A glimpse at this interesting funeral rite
Similar to the concept of a wake, in Jamaica (and other parts of the Caribbean), there is a funerary tradition known as the “Nine Nights,” or “Nine-Night,” in which the family and friends of a person who has died gather … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Funeral Practices, Funeral Rites, Funerary Traditions, Jamaica, Nine Nights, Nine-Night
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“Meditation XVII” by John Donne
John Donne helps us see that we are all connected, even in death
You have probably heard the famous phrase “No man is an island,” whether in a classroom, or being quoted by one of your more pretentious friends. But you might be less familiar with the piece of writing this expression originates from: … Continue reading
“Peace, My Heart” by Rabindranath Tagore
Looking at the optimism of Rabindranath Tagore's "Peace, My Heart"
Back in September, I wrote a post on a poem by Rabindranath Tagore. In my weekly searches for literature on the subject of death, his name repeatedly comes up. I’ve tried to abstain from writing about him again to ensure … Continue reading
“Remember” by Joy Harjo
Joy Harjo's poem shows how looking back can guide us through the future
Joy Harjo is unique in that, not only is she an excellent writer, but she is a musician and a performer as well. That’s probably why her poems, including “Remember,” are so lyrical and seem to trip off the tongue. … Continue reading
