Grief Poetry

After the bestselling I Wish I Knew, Donna Ashworth has now produced an extraordinary three-volume collection of poems that will touch and inspire every listener in the ups and downs we all face in love, in life and in loss. These brilliantly accessible poems bring delight, comfort and strength in the height of romance, the darkness of grief and the endlessly unpredictable moments in between.

Kelsey's Scribbles is a novella that explores a teenage girl's emotionally vulnerable journey through her first romance and heartbreak. During a summer youth writing program, Kelsey met Wesley, who, unaware that she was already penning her experiences, expressed his belief that she would one day write a book. The story of Wesley and Kelsey weaves together themes of love, loss, grief, regret, and the lingering uncertainty of what might have been. Kelsey's Scribbles resonates deeply with readers due to the genuine honesty and raw authenticity in the journal entries and poetry, leaving a ...

In her electric fourth collection, Melissa Broder penetrates the itch of existence and explores numberless deaths: the annihilation of self, the bereavement of love, the destruction of fantasy, the transmutation, even, of our ideas of dying. What emerges is an infinite series of false endings - each a trap door containing the possibility for alchemy, rebirth, and renewal. Last Sext confronts both eternal longing and the mystery of mortality, with language hot, primal, and dark.

The witch: supernaturally powerful, inscrutably independent, and now - indestructible. These moving, relatable poems encourage resilience and embolden women to take control of their own stories. Enemies try to judge, oppress, and marginalize her, but the witch doesn't burn in this one.

Lamentations of the Heart soulfully combines contemporary free verse poetry and nonfictional prose to tell the story of one mother’s grief following the death of her only child. The author interweaves scriptural passages with the inevitable struggles to accept and make sense of her new reality. All of it reveals the unending love for family that remains. Written to reach out to others who have experienced similar pain, it moves upon the uneven, wavering pattern of great emotion, along a tumultuous path blessed with signs and wonders — an unwanted journey a tapestry of life healing ...

Butcher is a book about love & loss—about being unapologetic and transparent in grief. Natasha finds an unexpected solace in the kitchen after losing her best friend and brother, Marcus. Here, using the cuts of the cow as a metaphor Miller explores addiction, family & tragedy.

In this deeply intimate second poetry collection, Ocean Vuong searches for life among the aftershocks of his mother's death, embodying the paradox of sitting within grief while being determined to survive beyond it. Shifting through memory, and in concert with the themes of his novel On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, Vuong contends with personal loss, the meaning of family and the cost of being the product of an American war in America. At once vivid, brave and propulsive, Vuong's poems circle fragmented lives to find both restoration as well as the epicentre of the break.

Instagram superstar and poet Nikita Gill shares a collection of poems crafted as the world went into lockdown, tackling themes such as mental health and loneliness, and the precarity of hope. Through the life cycle of a star, she invites the listener to feel connected to the universe, taking us on a journey through the five stages of grief to the five stages of hope.

With work that ranges from the laugh-out-loud funny to the silence and rage of loss, Forgive Yourself These Tiny Acts of Self-Destruction is a must read. This is a collection of work that asks itself for forgiveness while becoming an instruction manual on how listeners can follow suit. These complex and passionate poems make space for a narrative about the self in the wake of destruction. It explores American culture and examines how Singer's identity as a Jewish American underpins daily life.

Celebrating James Tate’s work as it transcends convention, time, and everything that tells us, “No, you can’t do that,” Hell, I Love Everybody gives us the poet at his best, his most intimate, hopeful, inventive, and brilliant. John Ashbery called Tate the “poet of possibilities,” and this collection records forays into possibilities for American poetry’s future. With a foreword by Terrance Hayes, it is sure to give listeners new and old a lasting collection of favorites.

A new volume of poetry from Robert Hass is always an event. In Summer Snow, Hass further affirms his position as one of our most highly regarded living poets. Hass’s trademark careful attention to the natural world, his subtle humor, and the delicate but wide-ranging eye he casts on the human experience are fully on display in his masterful collection. Touching on subjects including the poignancy of loss, the serene and resonant beauty of nature, and the mutability of desire, Hass exhibits his virtuosic abilities and expansive intellect, and tremendous listenability.

In her first book, poet Havva Ramadan explores the pain of grief, the struggle of mental health, and the journey we all must take to collect our pieces and rebuild ourselves once again.

En Despierta Lorena Pronsky nos habla, de una manera honesta y visceral, sobre cómo superar los golpes de la vida: las pérdidas, el desamor y los miedos.

Courage is a common hope that we can cultivate together. These prayers and poems can be listened to in group settings—among friends, families, and worshipping communities—and are also ideal for personal reflection.

Every single step you take forward, no matter how insignificant it may seem, is significant. No matter how small your daily progress may be, it all adds up in the end. Keep going, going, and going until you're proud. Standing and waiting for the storm to end won't end it unless you decide to go through it and face it. This book is a collection of prose with a soft poetic touch. It will help you understand what it means to keep moving forward in life, and it will remind you of the strength that lies within the broken pieces of yourself. It will take you on a journey to discover self-love. ...

Immerse Yourself in the Raw and Transformative Verses of "Poetic Contemplation II" Dive into the immersive world of "Poetic Contemplation II," the much-anticipated sequel that transcends poetry, offering a profound journey through the author's own struggles and triumphs. This collection of free verse poetry is not just words on a page; it's a testament to resilience and a beacon for those seeking inspiration. Author Topher Pike bares his soul, sharing the real and raw experiences that have shaped his journey. As you delve into each poem, you'll be drawn into a world where every verse is a ...

Whispers of Faith is a profound collection of poetry that delves into the struggles and triumphs of maintaining faith during life’s most challenging moments. Each poem captures the essence of resilience, hope, and the quiet strength that faith can provide during adversity. Featuring a rich tapestry of poetic styles, from introspective free verse to structured rhymes, each poem in Whispers of Faith is a testament to the strength found in trusting God. The verses resonate with personal stories, biblical reflections, and universal truths. This book is ideal for readers seeking solace, ...

heart beating among the thorns, is a collection of gentle reminders with a poetic touch for those who feel lost, stuck in pain, or weighed down by relationships, yet still want to rebuild. This book is for you if you’re searching for hope and trying to find your way again. There is something remarkable about the heart that suffers, yet continues to love; that shatters, yet continues to dream. When life falls apart, the hardest part isn’t just surviving—it’s finding the strength to start over. This self-help book will help you heal, reminding you that even in pain, your heart still ...

Library of Small Catastrophes, Alison Rollins's ambitious debut collection, interrogates the body and nation as storehouses of countless tragedies. Drawing from Jorge Luis Borges's fascination with the library, Rollins uses the concept of the archive to offer a lyric history of the ways in which we process loss. "Memory is about the future, not the past", she writes, and rather than shying away from the anger, anxiety, and mourning of her narrators, Rollins's poetry seeks to challenge the status quo.

Drawing from his experience as a translator, Forrest Gander includes, in the first powerfully elegiac section, a version of a poem by the Spanish mystical poet St. John of the Cross. He continues with a long multilingual poem examining the syncretic geological and cultural history of the US border with Mexico. The poems of the third section - a moving transcription of Gander’s efforts to address his mother dying of Alzheimer’s - rise like hymns, transforming slowly from reverence to revelation.