Stephanie Larkin

  “Life Love Loss”

Poetry

This year’s theme of “Being Edgy: Perspectives on Death, Dying, Loss and

Living” is reflected in Stephanie Larkin’s poems, 

which were inspired by her lived experiences.

“A Ghost Walking Backwards” and a haiku were written 

as her beloved husband battled brain cancer and she struggled with anticipatory grief. 

“Haunted” and “Invisible” reflect the confusion and anger many widows experience during their grief journey, while 

“Metamorphosis” expresses defiant determination to find a

place in a world that can be dismissive of those who are no longer 

one-half of a couple. “Final Bow” captures the shifting sands of dementia. 

“Grief Breathes” will

strike a chord with anyone who has dealt with profound grief.

Finally, “Hope” reminds us to continue to nurture the seed of possibility that

remains even after life-altering loss.

Stephanie also did an Author Reading from her book 'Grief Country'

during our Arts Walk event. You can purchase her book here. 

 Artist Bio

Stephanie Larkin is a local author who began helping widows after her husband’s death. She has facilitated grief groups, led widows’ social groups, and given speeches about caregiving and anticipatory grief. 

Her website for widows www.seattlewidowresources.com continues to help provide a framework for addressing the practical matters of widowhood. Several of her nonfiction books focus on grief and loss.