It’s important to note that grief never leaves us, and no poem, as perfectly written as ... which is perhaps the most comforting thing to say at a funeral. If you’re still searching for ...

Our culture works hard to keep sex and death separate but recharging the libido might provide the release that grief needs ...

This is one of Poe’s most well-rounded poems, one that examines the idea of death in a way that balances sorrow with hope and invites readers to think beyond grief and loss and instead towards ...

Much of his work broached different topics, and this sonnet is one of those poems that are so acutely aware of what grief, sorrow and depression feel like that it is nearly impossible to ignore.

Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. We all want to say something comforting. Very few of us know what that is. I’ve learned this the hard way.

Death and grief are often uncomfortable topics in American ... Communicate Openly and Honestly Child comforting a parent Source: Keira Burt / Pexels As a child, I felt responsible for my parents ...

Whether they’re openly sharing their grief or suffering in silence ... then listen and affirm.” Here are some comforting pet loss quotes to help you grieve your furry friend.

Joe Coelho looks at how poetry can be performed, bringing the words to life rather than keeping them on the printed page. He explores what tone and timbre can bring to poems when performing or ...