Everyone’s Going: Poems on Grief and Mortality, by George H Northrup

Prepare to be deeply moved by the raw emotion and profound reflections on grief and mortality that permeate this work. Northrup’s poems offer a poignant exploration of universal human experiences, delving into the depths of sorrow while also finding handrails of hope and resilience. “Death is the mother of beauty,” asserted Wallace Stevens, and Northrup’s latest book offers enduring testimony to that provocative observation.

The collection’s organization, moving from personal experiences of loss to broader contemplations of mortality and the human condition, creates a powerful narrative arc that resonates with readers on both emotional and intellectual levels. Northrup’s use of language is evocative and precise, painting vivid images while instilling a complex range of profound, lovingly articulated sensibilities.

Everyone’s Going is a remarkable collection that offers fresh, insightful perspectives on universal themes of grief and mortality. These poems are sure to resonate with readers who have experienced loss and with anyone seeking deeper understanding of the human condition.