Facing mortality through poetry

As people age, they witness their acquaintances passing away due to natural causes, as opposed to accidents or diseases prevalent in their youth. This realization prompts a poet, at the age of 79, to reflect on mortality while updating their Christmas card list with deceased individuals. The act of writing poetry helps the poet come to terms with the imminent death of their long-term partner, serving as a means to navigate through the emotions associated with an inevitable loss.