A Mother, A Poet, A Life Cut Short

Renee Good was more than a name in a tragic news story. She was a mother, a partner, and a poet who won the Academy of American Poets Prize in 2020. Her poem, "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs, " is a mix of humor and deep thought. It shows her struggle to balance science and faith. The poem talks about giving up on religion and focusing on science. She writes about the smells and sounds of her studies. She wonders if she can accept both science and faith. The poem ends with a sad thought: life is just about reproduction and death.Renee was 37 when she was killed by a federal immigration officer. She left behind three children and her wife. Her wife described her as "made of sunshine. " This shows how much she was loved. It's important to remember Renee not just for how she died, but for how she lived. She was a writer who thought deeply about life. Her poem shows her struggle and her love for learning. It's a reminder that everyone has a story worth telling.