The Momento Mori Collection: Anne Sexton - Lemon, Pine & Eucalyptus

DESCRIPTION:

There will be food and drink and ghosts, and perhaps...a few murders.

This collection was inspired by the Gothmothers and Gothfathers of literature. Only one of each has been created and once it's gone - that's it! Each label was designed by me, taking into account what real tomb stones look like in way of engraving. Each label has been gently distressed to give it that aged-stone look.

We use high quality 100% soy wax which is quite difficult to use but ensures quality candles with an approx. 45 hours burning time. We have chosen wooden wicks for that authentic crackling sound and to ensure minimal smoke. Also, our glass jars are easy to clean and reuse once your candle has finished burning.

This collection comes with a thin, wooden lid painted black to keep your wax dust and dirt free inbetween burnings.

About the author/poet...

Anne Sexton (1928–1974) was an American poet known for her heartfelt and honest style that truly connected with readers. Along with poets like Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, and W.D. Snodgrass, she played a key role in the Confessional Poetry movement, which aimed to open up about personal experiences with real vulnerability.

Her poems often touched on themes many might find difficult—mental health struggles, depression, thoughts of suicide, sexuality, motherhood, and the challenges faced by women in mid-20th-century America. She went through some tough times, even being hospitalized multiple times for breakdowns, and she started writing poetry at her therapist’s suggestion as a way to express herself and find healing.

Most of her inspiration came directly from her own life—her battles with mental illness, complicated relationships, and her ongoing search for love, identity, and purpose. She had a unique talent for turning her private pain into meaningful art, bravely tackling subjects that were considered taboo at the time—like menstruation, abortion, and female desire—helping to push boundaries and spark conversations.