“in the context of loss, each child is an only to her or his parents. Human relationships do not fill in for, do not substitute for, do not replace each other.”
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Marcia Falk
Marcia Falk is an American poet born in 1946. Her works are known for their profound religious and philosophical reflections, blending Jewish tradition with modern poetic techniques. more
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