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The Word for Mother is Grief

The Word for Mother is Grief is alia's second collection of poetry. Although grief is in the title, these poems also delve into what it means to love and be human. How does one escape a mother's love? How does one deal with the heaviness of grief while navigating everyday life? What does love look like after death? This book aims to sit with these questions. Maybe not answer any of them. The Word for Mother is Grief is about grief, yes. But it's also about hope. It's about waking up every day and choosing love.