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Poems About Loss of a Loved One
3 poemsDiscover our curated collection of poems about loss of a loved one. Beautifully crafted verses that capture the essence of loss of a loved one.
Each poem is an original EveryPoem editorial work, selected for its relevance to this theme. Open a poem to read the full text, notes on its themes, and literary devices.
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The Year After
Editor's pickThe first month you count the days. The second month you count the weeks.
by The Quiet VoiceFree Verse · 64 lines
grieflossdeath-of-a-loved-one
The Long Goodbye
The machines keep count of something— not life exactly, more like the argument life makes
by The Quiet VoiceFree Verse · 32 lines
deathloss
The Year Without Her
The first month, I kept calling. Not on purpose.
by The Quiet VoiceFree Verse · 91 lines
lossmothergrief