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Nick Cave Casts Grief as Poetic Force in 10-Year Reflection on Son’s Death

The musician describes sorrow’s transformation into a poetic way of living that reveals a new perception of the divine

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Overview

  • On his Red Hand Files website, Cave marked the decade since Arthur’s 2015 death by answering fans’ questions about loss.
  • He said grief persists but matures into a layered presence, growing richer, deeper and more textured over time.
  • Arthur’s passing led him to view God as a perceptual lens, alerting him to the world’s poetic resonance in joy and despair alike.
  • Cave and his wife, Susie Bick, now embrace an optimistic outlook that honours life’s fragility and the shared human story.
  • Susie finds ongoing comfort in weekly dreams of Arthur visiting, underscoring the enduring bond between parent and child.