Author: Augusta Wise


  • ”Requiem with Coal, Butterflies and Terrible Angels”A poem that brings death to life with vibrant imagery and visceral emotion

    ”Requiem with Coal, Butterflies and Terrible Angels”
    A poem that brings death to life with vibrant imagery and visceral emotion

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  • “The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything.”
    – Oscar Wilde

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  • “Age is a high price to pay for maturity.”
    – Tom Stoppard

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  • Corpse Meditation: A Buddhist PracticeA cultural practice of looking at death in order to be reminded of life

    Corpse Meditation: A Buddhist Practice
    A cultural practice of looking at death in order to be reminded of life

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  • “Old age is always fifteen years older than I am.”
    – Oliver Wendell Holmes

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  • ”Halo”A captivating poem that offers an intimate look at death

    ”Halo”
    A captivating poem that offers an intimate look at death

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  • What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? (Interview)A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life

    What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? (Interview)
    A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life

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  • ‘Left Behind’: A Photo Series by Jennifer LoeberA collection of juxtaposed photos paying tribute to an artist's mother

    ‘Left Behind’: A Photo Series by Jennifer Loeber
    A collection of juxtaposed photos paying tribute to an artist’s mother

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  • “Rookery”A collection of poetry that shows death in its most raw, beautiful form

    “Rookery”
    A collection of poetry that shows death in its most raw, beautiful form

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  • Suspended Burials in ChinaA fascinating and beautiful tradition that left coffins suspended on cliff sides

    Suspended Burials in China
    A fascinating and beautiful tradition that left coffins suspended on cliff sides

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