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Tag Archives: Death
”Halo” by Melissa Stein
A captivating poem that offers an intimate look at death
Melissa Stein is an incredibly talented author. The San Francisco poet’s work has been published in a variety of journals and anthologies, and for good reason. Her writing is visceral — the imagery it conjures is at once heartbreaking and uplifting. … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Beauty, Death, Dying, Halo, Halo Poem, Hope, Life, Melissa Stein, Poem, Poems about Death, Poems about Life, Poetry, The Next Chapter, Writing
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Ukrainian Funerary Traditions Reflect Pre-Christian Perspectives
Ukrainians preserve elements of proto-pagan traditions, despite colonial history and Christian influence
The landmass known today as the Ukraine has a long history of colonization dating back to the Roman Empire, when early Christianity was introduced to the area. Despite this, Ukrainians have retained many of their traditions and ancestral beliefs, which … Continue reading
“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.”
- Norman Cousins
‘Left Behind’: A Photo Series by Jennifer Loeber
A collection of juxtaposed photos paying tribute to an artist's mother
Death isn’t an uncommon theme in artwork. This isn’t surprising, since death is something that informs much of our lives. It’s something we all must deal with and cope with — it is something we spend much of our life … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Art About Death, Beauty, Death, Grief, Grieving, Hope, Jennifer Loeber, Left Behind, photography, Soulful Expressions
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”Rookery” by Traci Brimhall
A collection of poetry that shows death in its most raw, beautiful form
Death can feel so ominous — so frightening — lurking in the corners of life with shadow cat’s eyes. I spent much of my younger life interpreting death as something terrible — something to be avoided and never talked … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Book Review, Death, Grief, Grieving, Hope, Hopeful, Lending Insight, Loss, Moving, Peace, Poetic, Poetry, Rookery, SevenPonds, Traci Brimhall
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