The Beauty of Poetry in Expressing Grief

Edward Hirsch, editor of the Poetry Collection, discusses poetry's ability to help individuals cope with grief, emphasizing its limitations in fully healing the pain of loss. He delves into his personal journey with poetry, highlighting its role in shaping his emotions and providing solace. Hirsch selects poems from 'A Hundred Poems to Break Your Heart' that capture the depth of human emotions and offers insights into their context. Through his collection, he aims to bridge the gap between personal sorrow and poetic expression, showing how poetry can articulate profound feelings even in times of great suffering.