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Poems about death

Poetry is the language of love, loss, and legacy. Poems about death fill the voids in our own experience, helping to make sense of the feelings that can't often be put into words. When you need to express yourself, look for inspiration from the masters of language: the poets. Whether you're grieving a loss or coming to terms with your own mortality, poetry is a source of comfort and peace.

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By Amy Wolkenhauer, BA in English/Creative Writing

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By Laura Leavitt, MA in Rhetoric and Composition

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By Cassie Barthuly, BA in English

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By Joe Oliveto, BA in English