Description: Mourning Has Broken is a heartfelt collection of poems that explores what it means to love deeply, lose profoundly, and remain open to life. Moving through grief toward gratitude, these poems illuminate the surprising ways beauty, humor, and hope can emerge from heartbreak. Tender, honest, and uplifting, the collection reminds readers that even the darkest nights eventually give way to dawn. A meaningful gift for those who are grieving, as well as for anyone seeking comfort, connection, and the courage to keep moving forward.
Brief description: Lauren Hirshfield Belden is a poet, writer, entrepreneur, and mother. Her work celebrates the beauty and complexity of being human, exploring themes of family, love, resilience, and personal transformation. Through poetry, she seeks to create connection, invite reflection, and uncover meaning in life's most challenging and rewarding moments. Lauren lives in Northern California with her husband, Nate, and their two children. Mourning Has Broken is her debut poetry collection.