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This poignant poem explores the complex journey of a soul grappling with grief and loss. It starts with the speaker's initial resistance to a newborn, symbolizing the burden of grief. As the poem progresses, the speaker's struggle intensifies, leading to a cascade of raw emotions - anger, fear, and despair. Ultimately, the poem concludes with acceptance, as the speaker finds solace in tending to the newborn, embracing the shared journey of healing and growth. Originally published in Grief Dialogues https://griefdialoguesstories.com/author/jessicawheeler/ Comparable works include Silvia Plath