Bitter-Sweet A Poem

Bitter-Sweet A Poem

J. G. Holland

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2025
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Poesía
ISBN:
9789376801145
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Bitter sweet: A poem explores the emotional balance between joy and suffering through reflective verse shaped by faith, doubt, and family dialogue. The work unfolds within an intimate domestic setting where shared traditions encourage contemplation of belief, loss, and acceptance. Seasonal change becomes a quiet symbol for inner transformation, as characters reflect on hardship alongside gratitude. The poem presents contrasting perspectives on divine purpose, revealing tension between inherited conviction and questioning thought. Conversations move gently between sorrow and hope, illustrating how pain and comfort coexist in daily life. Spiritual inquiry is grounded in ordinary experience, allowing philosophical ideas to emerge naturally from family interaction. Rather than offering simple answers, the narrative invites reflection on endurance, compassion, and emotional honesty. The poem ultimately portrays existence as a blend of struggle and grace, suggesting that meaning arises not from certainty, but from the willingness to hold joy and grief together with humility and trust.

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