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“At the Gate” by Henrik Nordbrandt
The sudden death of a loved one makes the poet reflect
Dying takes place in so many different ways. Some people, for instance, die slowly as the result of a terminal illness or a condition like heart disease. Others die swiftly, victims of an accident or a fast-acting illness. It is … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Denmark, final words, Funeral poem, gates, Henrik Nordbrandt, Mediterranean, poem about grief, Poetry, travel metaphors
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Why Leave the Window Open? A Danish Death Tradition
We explore one of Denmark's long-running end-of-life traditions
When a loved one nears the end of his or her life in Denmark, a special tradition unfolds. It’s a simple act – a swift gesture that takes little effort, but says so very much: the opening of a window … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Afterlife, Danish, Danish death tradition, Death, Denmark, Northern countries, Scandinavia, Soul, Window Open tradition
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