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Tag Archives: Poetry
Woman Writes Love Poems Every Sunday to Her Husband Who Died
Adèle Fontaine has self-published the poems in a new book
A woman in Edmonton, Alberta, writes a love poem to her husband every Sunday. The act is, of course, wonderful in-and-of-itself. However, it’s even more touching considering that he died four years ago. Adèle Fontaine’s husband Normand died November 24, … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Adèle Fontaine, Canada, CBC, CBC Radio, Love Poems, My Sundays With Normand, Poetry, Poetry about loss, Radio
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“Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live.”
- Henry Van Dyke
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged A Rite of Passage, Henry van Dyke, Poetry, Quotes about Death, Quotes about Life
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“Moving On (before and after cancer)” by Sue McCollum
The short book of poetry details the author's experience with breast cancer
“Moving On (before and after cancer)” is author Sue McCollum’s personal journal about her experience with breast cancer. However, it’s unique because it is written entirely in rhyme poetry. The book is divided chronologically into four sections detailing McCollum’s cancer … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged breast cancer, Cancer, chronic illness, Lending Insight, Poems About Cancer, Poetry, Radiation, Sue McCollum
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“Sonnet 71” by Shakespeare
The works of William Shakespeare often have disguised or ironic meanings
Most people know Shakespeare for his plays, such as “Romeo and Juliet,” “Macbeth” and “Hamlet.” He was also, however, a gifted poet, penning 154 sonnets. In 1609, he wrote “Sonnet 71.” “Sonnet 71” was part of a series of poems … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
Tagged comfort for the grieving, Grief, Hamlet, poems about grieving, Poetry, Sonnet 71, William Shakespeare
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“Suppose” by E.E. Cummings
We explore the meaning and lyricism of E.E. Cumming's poem, "Suppose".
E.E. Cummings, a prolific and pioneering poet from the early 20th century, is a master of image, and his lyric, witty style paints thoughtful, compelling landscapes. He is known for his unusual and sometimes bizarre way of handling language and … Continue reading
“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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