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Tag Archives: Poetry
“Meditation XVII” by John Donne
John Donne helps us see that we are all connected, even in death
You have probably heard the famous phrase “No man is an island,” whether in a classroom, or being quoted by one of your more pretentious friends. But you might be less familiar with the piece of writing this expression originates from: … Continue reading
“Father” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A poem about appreciation and rememberance for our fathers as we approach Father’s Day
As we approach Father’s Day this Sunday, it becomes particularly important to make time for our fathers by sending them a card or remembering to give them a call. For those of us who still have our fathers in … Continue reading
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Tagged Children and grief, Death of Father, Death of Father Poem, Death Poem, Death Quotes for Dad, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Family, Father's Day, honor father, Poems about dads, Poetry, Poetry and healing, Remembering a Father, sayings about dad, things for dad
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“Death is a Dialogue” by Emily Dickinson
A dialogue between death and spirituality in an Emily Dickinson poem offers an interesting perspective
Emily Dickinson, one of the greatest American poets of all time, is no lightweight when it comes to exploring death. In her poem “Death is a Dialogue,” Dickinson touches on a few contrasting ideas that portray death as a complex … Continue reading
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Tagged Afterlife, Death, Death is a Dialogue, Death Poem, Diction, Emily Dickinson, Healing, Metaphor, Mystical, Poetry, Religion and Spirituality, Spirituality, Symbolism, Trust
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“Whispers of Heavenly Death” by Walt Whitman
Exploring the unknowns after death through poetry
Walt Whitman’s poetry has been immortalized by his beautiful, visceral tributes to nature that leave us rethinking our ideas of the world around us. Whitman begins triumphantly in “Whispers of Heavenly Death” as though he wants his readers to … Continue reading
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Tagged Death, Death Poems, Poetry, Walt Whitman, Whispers of Heavenly Death
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“Another Weeping Woman” by Wallace Stevens
Earnest advice for grieving, moving on and cherishing a loved one’s memory
In “Another Weeping Woman,” by Wallace Stevens, we are given earnest advice to move on and let go. While we at SevenPonds suggest you take your time with the grieving process and give you emotions as much attention as they … Continue reading
Memorial Poems for Mother’s Day
Words to celebrate Mom even after she's gone
Your Mother is Always With You – Deborah R Culver Your mother is always with you… She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street. She’s the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks. She’s … Continue reading
