Tag Archives: Poems about Death

”Song” by Christina Rossetti

A look at the serenity and peacefulness that can accompany death
Posted on September 21, 2015 by Augusta Wise (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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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
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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“Peace, My Heart” by Rabindranath Tagore

Looking at the optimism of Rabindranath Tagore's "Peace, My Heart"
Posted on September 30, 2013 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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“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 on August 13, 2013 by Oz Litvac (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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“Knocking on Heaven’s Door” by Bob Dylan

A funeral song to remember soldiers and people who have passed away
Posted on July 23, 2013 by Oz Litvac (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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“Perfection Wasted” by John Updike

The lovely John Updike poem turns a simple idea into so much more
Posted on January 21, 2013 by Kelly Larsen (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  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 →

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