Grief & Loss

A poetic reflection on past love, memories, and the journey through bittersweet endings.

Reflecting on love’s fragility and loneliness through the metaphor of sunflowers blowing in the wind.

A moving reflection on grief and the emotional struggles of a teenager and parent.

Reflecting on grief and healing through memories and summer wishes for those we miss dearly.

A heartfelt journey through grief and solitude, seeking release on a solitary drive.

Exploring grief and faith, this piece reflects on the protective aura that guards our hearts in times of loss.

Exploring mental health challenges within the Hemingway family through Mariel Hemingway’s candid memoir.

A poignant reflection on D-Day's legacy, bravery, and personal grief along a warm Florida beach.

As Christmas cookies bake, memories of Cathy fill our hearts with a tender, felt longing.

Walking through a house full of memories, I feel the presence of loved ones and the passage of time.

On a blustery fall day, trimming the aging blue spruce reveals quiet sadness and memories in my parents' front yard.

This Thanksgiving, I feel freed from old traditions and find new meaning beyond family gatherings and cold Midwestern winds.

A moving poem about urban noise and personal pain near Loyola’s campus.

A poignant poem about love, heartbreak, and the desire to find peace on the moon.

Reflecting on a tragic shooting in St. Petersburg and its impact on community grief.