What the Living Do by Marie Howe

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This poem breaks my heart and soothes it all at once. A true moment of grief.

2 months ago

@anniebravesSep 16, 2026

Yes yes yes! Marie Howe came and read this at my high school in the 90s. "wanting whoever to call or not call" is a line that forever stays with me.