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“Death Sets a Thing Significant” by Emily Dickinson
A poem about cherishing what our loved ones leave behind
Even if you’re not a huge fan of poetry, you’ve most likely heard of mid-19th century poet Emily Dickinson. Born in 1830 in Amherst, Massachusetts, Dickinson spent most of her life completely isolated from the outside world. Her work was … Continue reading
“After great pain, a formal feeling comes” by Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson perfectly captures the numbness we experience after the passing of a loved one
My post last week was about letting go of sorrows in order to be happy, and to fully appreciate the good experiences in life. While this is an important stage to come to, it’s certainly not what immediately follows a … Continue reading
