Use these sympathy poems in cards, messages, texts, or other ways to support a grieving friend or family member. Turn to ...

Writer Ken Slesarik turned to poetry, both reading it and writing it, after the death of his son. He explains how poetry has ...

NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with... 'May love rest gently in your broken heart': What to say to a grieving friend This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do ...

Elizabeth Rae Bullmer received her B.A. in Theatre and English, with Emphasis in Creative Writing and Performance, from Alma ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.