Elegy for the Lost

Write an elegy mourning [PERSON/THING/ERA LOST]. Structure the poem through the traditional stages: lament (expressing grief and loss), praise (celebrating what was), consolation (finding meaning or peace). Include: specific, personal details that make the loss tangible, universal elements that allow others to connect, progression from raw grief toward acceptance, imagery of nature and cycles (traditional to the form), a closing that offers some form of consolation or continued connection. Length: 30-40 lines.