“You are reduced / To the after-sorrow / That will last my lifetime. The hair-tearing / Grief of the mother / Whose child has been swept away.”
Book:Elegy: poems
Quote by Mary Jo Bang
Work
Elegy: poems
This poetry collection centers on the elegiac tradition, offering meditations on grief, mortality, and the passage of time. The poems employ formal and free verse structures to evoke emotional depth, often drawing on natural imagery and personal reflection. The work engages with universal experiences of sorrow while maintaining a focus on the transformative power of memory and language. more
Author
Mary Jo Bang
Mary Jo Bang is an American poet born on October 22, 1946. Her work is known for its unique style and profound exploration of language. more
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