NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former U.S. poet laureate, Joy Harjo, about her book "Washing My Mother's Body" where she explores the complexity of a daughter's grief as she reflects on her mother's ...

Here’s part of the poem: Every second of the day ... have to all be sitting here listening to a grieving mother talk about losing her beautiful daughter through random acts of violence.” ...

Ashley Blas visited her mother's grave for the first time since the funeral. The driver who took her noticed grass covering part of the stone. In... A stranger helps a grieving daughter clean her ...

HARJO: Yes, something I never would have imagined. FADEL: Your poem is about the complexity of grief, the relationship of a mother and daughter, the story of your mom. What do you hope readers get ...

When Ashley Blas was 7 years old, her mother passed away ... I'm feeling disheveled because I'm nervous and grieving," she recalled. "And he opens the door and greets me kindly." ...