Dawn Garisch Poetry

Dawn Garisch’s poem ‘To My Father, Who Died’ is about the relationship of the poet’s father with the sea. It depicts the cycle of life and death through the metaphor of the sea.

Dawn Garisch's poetry often reflects deep personal emotions and a connection to nature, with a focus on relationships and introspection. In 'To My Father, Who Died,' Garisch blends themes of family and memory, using the sea as a metaphor for her bond with her late father. Her work is marked by gentle, reflective language, conveying loss and love in a delicate yet meaningful way.

On shimmering beaches you come to

me and sit in the caves of my sockets,

taking a long look out along the wash

to where the sea breathes white and ash

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