In this article, we reflect on the grief of dog loss, explore poems that help us express our sorrow, and share ways to find healing through memories, comfort, and remembrance.

Mary Oliver and her dog Ricky, who's not camera-shy. (Photo by Anne Taylor) It’s easy to write bad poetry about dogs. God is dog spelled backwards, pup spelled backwards is still pup, and so on ...

Short poems take center stage in former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins' new collection, Musical Tables. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with the poet about his work and finding beauty in a couple of lines.