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Tag Archives: Poems about Death
”Song” by Christina Rossetti
A look at the serenity and peacefulness that can accompany death
A renowned poet, Christina Rossetti has a way of enchanting readers with her beautiful words and imagery. Even in her poems about death, Rossetti crafted an enthralling and almost whimsical moment for her readers to step into. This is especially true … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged Christina Rossetti, Death, Life, Peace, Poem, Poems about Death, Poetess, Poetry, Serene, Serenity, Song
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“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
“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
“Life is for the living. Death is for the dead. Let life be like music. And death a note unsaid.”
-Langston Hughes (1902-1967)
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged A Right of Passage, Death, Langston Hughes, Life, Poem, Poems about Death, Poems about Life, Quotes, Quotes about Death
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“Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan
A funeral song to remember soldiers and people who have passed away
The song “Knocking on Heaven’s Door” was originally written and sung by Bob Dylan for the soundtrack of the film Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid in 1973. The song has also produced countless cover versions, with each version proving to be suitable … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Arthur Louis, Bob Dylan Death, Bob Dylan Songs, Death and Dying, end-of-life, Eric Clapton Songs, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Guns N' Roses Songs, Knocking on Heaven's Door, Ms. Randy Crawford, Music, people who have passed away, Poems about Death, soldiers who have passed away
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“Perfection Wasted” by John Updike
The lovely John Updike poem turns a simple idea into so much more
Sometimes, there are obvious truths in life that, when pointed out, take on a whole new meaning. At least, that’s how I felt after I read “Perfection Wasted,” by John Updike. Maybe my opinion of the piece was influenced … Continue reading
