Tag Archives: War

“But You Didn’t” by Merrill Glass

Merrill Glass’s poem about losing her lover to war reminds us the importance of openly sharing your feelings for the one you love when you’re together, because the future can be so uncertain.
Posted on October 20, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

The death of a lover is difficult regardless of whether it is expected, as is the case with long-term illnesses, or if it is sudden, as is the case with a car crash or a major heart attack. The uncertainty … Continue reading →

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“Sam Stone” by John Prine

A memorial song vividly depicts life after war and the pain of loss to addiction
Posted on August 6, 2013 by Hannah Harris (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

John Prine has dedicated most of his life to creating and sharing emotional and narrative-driven music. He is acclaimed as a songwriter and his versatility in subject matter ranges from immensely funny, to heart-wrenchingly sad. NPR has described him as having … Continue reading →

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American Kills — War and Suicide

The installation art of Sebastian Errazuriz takes on another big issue of life and death
Posted on August 12, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The work of designer Sebastian Errazuriz addresses the big issues of life and death, sometimes with a whimsical and charming style, and sometimes with an elegance and simplicity, always posing powerful questions for the observer. This recent installation, American Kills, … Continue reading →

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