Category Archives: death

Walking in the cemetery

Posted on October 10, 2016 by jyourist

We have always lived near cemeteries. First near Graceland and now Cavalry, not too far from Rosehill. In fact, part of my graduate thesis was about the necropolis at Rosehill being such a perfect reflection of the living metropolis of … Continue reading →

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“Still Life with Gratitude” by Dean Rader

Posted on May 23, 2016 by jyourist

One day, the scientists tell us, every star in the universe will burn out, the galaxies gradually blackening until the last light flares and falls returning the all to darkness where it will remain until the end of what we … Continue reading →

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A virtual sign

Posted on April 12, 2016 by jyourist

I see him tracing the letters in the air, His hands rotating his brush As he paints this last virtual sign. I have never seen his expertise so close up before. I always focused on the letters he produced when … Continue reading →

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I’ll see you later. MUCH later.

Posted on March 24, 2016 by jyourist

My mother called me a couple of weeks ago from her assisted living facility in Ann Arbor. My sister was with her and they used her facetime. “This is the last time you will see my face.” “What do you … Continue reading →

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“Guide to the Other Gallery” by Dana Gioia

Posted on February 26, 2016 by jyourist

This is the hall of broken limbs Where splintered marble athletes lie Beside the arms of cherubim. Nothing is ever thrown away. These butterflies are set in rows. So small and gray inside their case They look alike now. I … Continue reading →

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“The Life of death” by Marcia Onderstijn

Posted on February 15, 2016 by jyourist

(Thanks, ER, for the link)

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“A Mercy” by Sharon Olds

Posted on February 11, 2016 by jyourist
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Executive Orders because Congress is dysfunctional

Posted on January 7, 2016 by jyourist

Wow.

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Even the shadow calligraphy is impossible to decipher

Posted on December 6, 2015 by jyourist

I just learned that a colleague and friend has passed away. She had many ailments and fell earlier this year, after the school year had begun. The complications from her fall combined with her other health issues ended in her … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2015 by jyourist

(Thanks, John)

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