In ‘Firstborn,’ an author recalls the dream, and loss, of her daughter
Masterfully constructed, the memoir begins by telling of the end of Simone’s story, so readers wonder not what happened, but ...
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‘The little pricks and the apocalypse’: A poem on losing a father, friend, and pillar of strength
This poem, divided into five parts (first part below) explores a daughter’s struggle to come to terms with the loss of her father, her rock and ultimate refuge. It is a contemplation on a gamut ...
‘Mother’ and ‘Mammy’ were words that meant only loss etched on a headstone - until they applied to me
Becoming a mother having lost a mother added a layer of complexity I didn’t expect until the baby was in my arms, and I felt ...
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A memorial service with no remains to bury after stillbirths and miscarriages
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William Wordsworth’s last home is up for sale – returning it to a private residence would be a loss for the UK’s cultural heritage
It was at Rydal Mount that Wordsworth truly settled, building a ‘writing hut’ and extensively landscaping the grounds to his ...
The Best American Poetry of the 21st Century (So Far)
We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: ...
Megan Fox welcomes baby with Machine Gun Kelly
Megan Fox is a mom again. The "Transformers" star, 38, announced that she was expecting her first child with Machine Gun ...
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Billie Holiday
God Bless the Child.” “I’ll Be Seeing You.” And of course, “Strange Fruit.” Ten writers and musicians share what they love ...
Megan Fox Gives Birth to Baby No. 4, 1st Child With Machine Gun Kelly: ‘She’s Finally Here!’
Megan Fox gave birth to baby No. 4, her first child with former fiancé Machine Gun Kelly, the rocker shared in a touching ...
‘Her sweet memory’: Worcester candy business scholarship honors late employee
In honor of Ryan, Azier has launched an annual scholarship named after her — The Kaylana Ryan Memorial Scholarship. The ...
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In ‘Firstborn,’ a much-wanted baby that wasn’t to be
As I read this remarkable account of an unremarked, unknown child, the last few lines of one of Wordsworth’s Lucy poems, about a beautiful ... both recorded her own loss in its particularity ...