Tag Archives: Song

“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

- J.R.R. Tolkien
Posted on September 5, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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”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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 “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” by Neutral Milk Hotel

A song on how death inspires beauty and a life well lived
Posted on May 6, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In my post on Wallace Stevens’s poem “Sunday Morning”, I explored how death fuels the imagination and drives us to live for the world. Mortality underpins the phrase Carpe Diem. Liz Matsushita touches on this briefly in her review of … Continue reading →

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“Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd

A heartfelt funeral song about love and remembrance
Posted on April 29, 2013 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Pink Floyd, one of the greatest rock bands of all time, isn’t just known for their classic melodies and stage presence. Most of their lyrics, when given a thoughtful listen or read, tap into our most human emotions. “Wish You … Continue reading →

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