And Still I Rise
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou's third poetry collection, a unique celebration of life, consists of rhythms of strength, love, and remembrance, songs of the street, and lyrics of the heart.
Read Time: ~2.2 hr
The thing about dying
by Mildred Tremblay (2005)
About this book
Canadian poet Tremblay reflects on the nature of dying and death. Her subjects include old men and younger brothers, sisters and mothers, as well as reflections on the deaths inflicted by murderous cats. Tremblay writes with humour and insight about the perils of religion and the powerful connection between sex and soul. The thing about dying is/I won't get over it.//I can't say, well/that sure taught me a lesson--/let's go home and have a drink./Impossible to believe/in my own ending.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe thing about dying Lead Character
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