Tag Archives: death of a child

Using Poetry to Mourn a Child

By Robin Bates | Published: June 27, 2024

Jonathan Foster recent poetry collection “Indigo: The Color of Grief” powerfully captures the death of his child.

By Robin Bates | Published: April 29, 2024

A Mary Oliver poem about grieving as I remember my eldest, who died 24 years ago on this day.

By Robin Bates | Published: March 24, 2024

As I revisited the grave of my son for the first time in six years, the concluding paragraphs of “Wuthering Heights” came to mind.

By Robin Bates | Published: October 16, 2023

Euripides helped philosopher Nussbaum handle the death of her daughter. This is one of literature’s great gifts.

By Robin Bates | Published: May 24, 2023

Reasons why a mother might read “Jabberwocky” to a dying child.

By Robin Bates | Published: April 29, 2023

A bombed cathedral and a George Herbert hymn come to mind as I think of my eldest son, who died 23 years ago today.

By Robin Bates | Published: August 4, 2022

After unexpectedly dreaming about a son who died 22 years ago, I thought of Milton’s poem about a similar dream, this one involving his wife.

By Robin Bates | Published: May 24, 2022

In the wake of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, here’s a Conrad Aiken poem for all who are suffering heartbreak.

By Robin Bates | Published: April 28, 2022

Remembering my son’s death 22 years ago, I share a Jane Hirschfield poem.

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