The Friday Poem: ‘Not Waving But Dying’ by Kim Cope Tait

A new poem by Kim Cope Tait titled “Not Waving But Dying” reflects on the idea of arriving at the place of one’s dying, transitioning to a new life, and witnessing tragic events. The speaker experiences a symbolic death in a new house, encounters a fantail bird as a sign of change, and reflects on the tragic death of a boy in Gaza. The poem explores themes of transformation, loss, and mortality in a profound and poignant way.

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