Grief Poetry

These poems on resilience offer a durable hope for hard times. They were all written in June and July of 2020. Ranging from an ode to hackneyed poems about the moon to free verse about schizophrenic walls, these poems should at least give you something new to think about and read to get your mind off of the current pandemic. May the perspective offered in these writings help ease your suffering.

Award-winning poet and spoken-word artist, Jeremy McEwen, moseys his listeners down an old gravel road to his late great-grandfather's dying apple orchard in this new collection of poetry. Papa's Apples is packed full of themes of life 'n death, religion, coming-of-age, baseball, nature as beauty, family, and rural life. McEwen spins his youthful tall-tales into seamless, well-crafted, narrative gems that are sure to soften the heart and put a giggle in the belly. His colloquial, country voice takes us back to a sacred place in time that existed not that long ago.

In "I Can Still Hear You Laugh," Aleen Hope's evocative poetry captures the profound journey of grief and loss with poignant simplicity. Through tender verses, she explores the ache of losing loved ones and the bittersweet mourning of the end of a relationship. This collection serves as a gentle companion for grieving hearts, offering solace and companionship in the darkest of times. With each poem, Hope explores the rawness of grief, the longing for closure, and the slow journey toward healing.

The world can feel like a lonely place, especially at night, when you're staying up till three in the morning, unable to sleep and with your thoughts running wild. D. R. Nguyen captures the feeling of isolation, depression, and chasing a dream through poetry and prose in his captivating collection of poems book Dark Days Lonely Nights read by the author.

Poetry kills inner demons. It takes away their power. Removes their teeth. Loosens their grip. It turns them into mere words in a narration. Something to be heard and remembered, but no longer feared. What follows is an act of therapy. In moments of inner crisis, I put pencil to paper and let the words come. This process is not pleasant, but it is cathartic. I share this with you in the hopes that we can both feel less alone in our suffering and to show you that when you look at your demons, they lose all their power.

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.

"Der Rabe" (im englischen Original "The Raven") ist ein erzählendes Gedicht des US-amerikanischen Schriftstellers Edgar Allan Poe, hier in der deutschen Übersetzung von Carl Theodor Eben und eingesprochen von Kim Jens Witzenleiter. Untermalt mit der Musik von Michael Donner.

Enjoy a beautiful, simple, sensitive, imaginative, warm, and loving collection of thoughts for life. They are written to encourage us in our daily lives, during times of crisis such as when we are depressed, grieving, lacking direction, stressed, and heartache - helping us find enlightenment and peace, bringing relaxation and calm. Writings about nature, family, bereavement, love, joy, and laughter.

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.

Following the sudden loss of her mother, poet K.B. Marie explores the meaning of life and love after great loss. Nature and zen themes featured throughout.

This is a small book for the small hours when we sit alone in the dark or feel as though our grief isolates us. In the months following her husband’s sudden death, Sally Rosenthal explored her reactions to loss and came to realize that strength is a synergetic wisdom woven from the love passed on through the examples of relatives and beloved animals. In poems and prose, she shares what she has learned about survival and resilience. Come sit with Sally at her kitchen table and share the journey.

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. In recent years non-religious funerals have become more common, but without an established canon of texts to fall back on, it can be difficult to plan an appropriate service for a loved one who had no religious belief or connections. Texts recommended by secular humanists, especially modern texts, can sometimes sound trite or overly informal.

A thought-provoking collection of poetry and thoughts as seen through the eyes of the author's own depression.