Monthly Archives: March 2010

The Journey (Mary Oliver)

Introduction from Alison: This poem is about letting go, for the many people who have contemplated divorce for a long time and have finally made their decision, or those who are about to make their decision to really go through with it. It acknowledges the conflicting feelings and opinions of others that one might face [...]
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Love After Love (Derek Walcott)

Introduction from Alison: Many people, especially after being in a marriage for many years, have trouble recognizing themselves outside their role as a spouse and have a hard time adapting after a separation. This poem is a reminder of the idea of individual self – a look into the process of reacquaintance with yourself and [...]
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