Now the Green Blade Rises

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The collection begins with poignant poems reflecting on the author's mother's death, exploring profound themes of midlife, including the separation between parent and child, and the loss of loved ones. It delves into the changing dynamics of close friendships, ultimately finding solace and hope in the cyclical nature of life, symbolized by the phrase "the green blade rises." Through this journey, the poems capture both the pain of loss and the resilience of the human spirit.