Author Archives: Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“A Song of Living,” by Amelia Burr

Amelia Burr’s straightforward poem is highly instructional
Posted on January 9, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Much of the literature written on death finds a way of expressing it, and its meaning to the author, through symbolism and figurative language. However, some of it is written in simple terms, and this doesn’t mean it’s any less … Continue reading →

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“May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions.”

-Joey Adams
Posted on January 6, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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“Farewell–and though there be no budding in the spring, no autumn withering–all is well.”

-Hakusai
Posted on January 3, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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“The sun kept setting, setting still” by Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson shows that we need not fear death
Posted on January 1, 2012 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

You may remember my piece from a few months back on Emily Dickinson’s famous poem, “Because I could not stop for death.” Well, this week I’ve chosen another Dickinson work: “The sun kept setting, setting still.” This poem also uses … Continue reading →

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Remembering Life through Light

A look at this touching Jewish tradition
Posted on December 29, 2011 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Hanukkah came to an end last night, marking the conclusion of eight consecutive nights of lighting candles. This is done in order to commemorate the rededication of the holy temple in Jerusalem. While you’re probably familiar with this Jewish celebration, … Continue reading →

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“The year hastens to the close. What is it to me? That I am 25 or 58 is as nothing. Should I mourn that the spring flowers are gone, that the summer fruit has ripened, that the harvest is ripened, that the snow has fallen?”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Posted on December 27, 2011 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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