Grief and poetry rarely get compared to a box of crayons, but that's exactly the shape Molly Peacock gives it in her new collection. She built the book around the idea that loss isn't one colour, and if you've ever wondered why grief feels different hour to hour, this gets at why.

That range shows up clearest in one small detail: an apple that sat in her fridge for months after her husband died, one she couldn't bring herself to throw out. It became a poem, then a small ritual, and eventually a way of saying goodbye without pretending the goodbye was simple.

Molly also talks about what it means to still feel shaped by a marriage that ended, and why writing things down, whether it becomes a book or stays in a private diary, can be one of the only ways to hold onto that shape at all.

Topics: grief and poetry, The Widow's Crayon Box, widow identity, loss and writing, Molly Peacock

GUEST: Molly Peacock | https://www.facebook.com/mollypeacockauthor/415774-8779 | @‌mollypeacockpoet

Originally aired on 2026-07-21

Grief and poetry rarely get compared to a box of crayons, but that's exactly the shape Molly Peacock gives it in her new collection. She built the book around the idea that loss isn't one colour, and if you've ever wondered why grief feels different hour to hour, this gets at why.
That range shows up clearest in one small detail: an apple that sat in her fridge for months after her husband died, one she couldn't bring herself to throw out. It became a poem, then a small ritual, and eventually a way of saying goodbye without pretending the goodbye was simple.
Molly also talks about what it means to still feel shaped by a marriage that ended, and why writing things down, whether it becomes a book or stays in a private diary, can be one of the only ways to hold onto that shape at all.
Topics: grief and poetry, The Widow's Crayon Box, widow identity, loss and writing, Molly Peacock
GUEST: Molly Peacock |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mollypeacockauthor/415774-8779"> https://www.facebook.com/mollypeacockauthor/415774-8779</a> | @&zwnj;mollypeacockpoet
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-07-21

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Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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