Preface

I chose numerous songs and poems that all relate to a similar theme of grief.  We experience grief in different ways as individuals and literary references regarding grief is abundant.  Each listed poem or song tells a story of how the author handles the grief encountered.  Through each post you will see how each person handles grief differently.  I chose "The Angel of Patience" by Elizabeth Allen because her grief and sadness is so strong she feels she can not continue on earth.  Secondly, you will see "The Day is Done" by Henry Longfellow.   He describes a man consumed with sadness and grief who longs to hear a happy story or song to ease his mind.  Next, you will encounter "I can wade Grief" by Emily Dickinson.  Dickinson tells a story of grief being empowering and making someone stronger throughout life.  After that, "Hurt" a song preformed by Rhema Marvanne is listed.  This song displays the raw emotions one feels after experiencing a loss and how self blame can come into play.  The next blog includes "I Grieve" by Peter Gabriel.  This song is extremely empowering and references life continuing after the loss of a loved one.  I thought I would place this song last on my anthology list because in the end life always carries on.  However, I decided to place "Waves" by Mr. Probz last because grief comes in waves as most emotions do.  Even though life goes on and we heal from grief, we still experience the emotions ever so often, as one would experience waves hitting their body in the ocean.