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Tag Archives: Poems about Suicide
“Tattered Kaddish” by Adrienne Rich
A poem honoring those who die by suicide
For seven decades, Adrienne Rich wrote and published stunning poetry and prose that touched her readers, made them think, and challenged them to shift their perspectives. Much of Rich’s work is explicitly rooted in her identities as mother, housewife, poet, Jew, … Continue reading
“Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost
One of Robert Frost's most famous poems offers plenty of food for thought
The first time I read Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” I immediately interpreted it (as many others have) as a poem about a suicidal man reluctantly resisting the tempting thought of taking his own life. Here’s … Continue reading
