Showing titles in Death, Grief & Loss

A parent's worst nightmare is to receive the news that their child is gone. The grief that follows is overwhelming. Through her love of poetry, Wanda Weathersby shares her journey of grief after the death of her precious son Calvin. Her journey shows the power of celebrating the memories and the importance of a strong support system to help through these difficult times. If you have lost a child or a loved one, experience the healing and love that God poured out for this mom during these difficult times and be inspired to find your own path of healing with him.

A. H. Jerriod Avant’s debut collection, Muscadine, cultivates the vine of familial memory, eulogizing our collective losses while exalting the succor of this human life, how the native grape’s “thick skin [that] teeth / pierce breaks to pour // sweetly across the tongue.” Throughout, a deeply Southern sensibility balances an environmental awareness of deficit and bounty—appetite pains the stomach and delights the palette.

Für seine Ballade „Kassandra“ greift Schiller den Kassandra-Mythos aus dem antiken Epos Troja auf. Die Ballade enthält dem entsprechend viele Namen und Anspielungen aus der Troja und der antiken Götterwelt.

In einer Bataille (Die Schlacht von einem Offizier) ist eine 1782 erschienene Ballade, Auszug: Schwer und dumpfig, Eine Wetterwolke, Durch die grüne Ebne schwankt der Marsch. Zum wilden eisernen Würfelspiel Streckt sich unabsehlich das Gefilde. Blicke kriechen niederwärts, An die Rippen pocht das Männerherz, Vorüber an hohlen Todtengesichtern Niederjagt die Front der Major: Halt! Und Regimenter fesselt das starre Kommando.

Die Pest (Eine Phantasie): Gräßlich preisen Gottes Kraft Pestilenzen, würgende Seuchen, Die mit der grausen Brüderschaft Durchs öde Tal der Grabnacht schleichen.

Die Kraniche des Ibykus ist eine Ballade von Friedrich Schiller aus dem Jahr 1797, die im 6. Jh. v. Chr. spielt. Die Ballade wurde erstmals in Schillers Musenalmanach für das Jahr 1798 herausgegeben. Die Ballade beruht, wie bei Schiller oft, auf einem tatsächlichen historischen Geschehen: der Ermordung des Dichters Ibykos.

Der Jüngling am Bache: An der Quelle saß der Knabe, Blumen wand er sich zum Kranz, Und er sah sie fortgerissen, Treiben in der Wellen Tanz. Und so fliehen meine Tage, Wie die Quelle, rastlos hin! Und so bleichet meine Jugend, Wie die Kränze schnell verblühn!

Echoes of Military Souls is a power-packed package of art that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a roller coaster stream of emotion. The poems forcefully remind us that soldiers lay down their lives for fellow humans. But do we really value this singular sacrifice? The theatrical ambience of the poems imprints indelible vistas of hope for the indefatigable human spirit!

I lost my wife in 2020 to a brain tumor just a few weeks after we had celebrated our 48th wedding anniversary. “Celebrated” is a word that springs back when pressed down. More subdued than earlier ones, to be sure, that last anniversary was nonetheless a felt celebration of a lifetime together.

A fallen knight descends into the Underworld, defiantly challenging Death itself. He confronts nightmares and echoes of his life’s decisions and their consequences, constantly searching for his way back.

Within Trigger Warning lies a poetic memoir of writings and art from my journey living through a life afflicted by mental illness. Step into my mind to hear nearly 17 years of experiences and triggers. Enter at your own risk.

I often think about our youth. It was indeed a strangely shaped toy, with a short body dragging a very long tail, spreading like wings, refusing to leave. A lamp is still on, but a song has been sung. A play has not ended, a love has reached the end of the road. We salute you. And the new curtain is about to be drawn. Maybe that's what human life is like, ending, starting, starting again, then ending. No matter what, we have to shoulder our suffering and happiness, moving forward, don't turn around.

When the nights grow longer, and we spend time curled up by the fire, we seek out protection from the unknown. Seeking out times of merriment and joy, yet there is always darkness in the light. Embark on a journey into a collection of urban dark poetry portraying areas of the paranormal, afflictions of the heart and mind, and questions we all face in life. There are also tales of death, love, and the reaper of death himself.

Starting as a way to cope through the struggles of working in an underfunded system and the second hand trauma from her students, Katie Doehrmann shares her poetry in a raw and open memoir about her time working for a residential mental health facility.

Rose Lesniak has written a one-of-a-kind book from a one-of-a-kind poet. What the Dogs Tell Me is poetry that is gentle and loving, with a witty syntax and eyes that look at you awaiting a response. Then again, there's a lot of barking and rowdiness and sadness too, as her two Wheatons, Martha and Joey, move through her life and pass away. This is an interspecies book of advice you'd be wise to heed.

Book of poems about life as an adult in America during the 3rd Quarter of 2023. I cover addiction, football season, suicide, aliens, divorce, kids, reviews, dogs, politics, sports betting and con-artists. Meant for a quick laugh, brief reflection, some cheers, a little arguing and maybe a few tears, but hopefully enjoy!

Various poetry, ranging from silly to serious.

Shards are the chipped-off pieces and eroded grains of myself that I collected from my mid-20s, when I was almost homeless again (yes, again), through my 30s, when I fought through that poverty, depression, and grief to find myself as a survivor. A poet doesn't just love you for a moment. She lets you puncture her skin with the way you feel, lets it heal, and then rubs it now and then to feel you again. This debut collection of poetry by a Cleveland, Ohio artist tells stories of traumas, breaking cycles, sexy romances, and the bond between the poet and listener.

Dive into Ink of Tears, where every poem is a journey through the complexities of the human broken heart. How do we navigate the highs and lows of love and loss? What makes us resilient in the face of heartache? How does love elevate us, and how does heartbreak shape us? For all who have loved deeply and got hurt, share a timeless journey with collections of poems that will touch and break your heart at the same time.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so, too! Listen to Broken Light in a Burning Wood, and reflect on the state of the world through poetry.