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Van Dyke’s poem beautifully describes the departure of a loved one as a journey, offering comfort with the thought that they are still with us, just beyond our sight. . 7. “ Afterglow” by Helen Lowrie Marshall. I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done.
- Four Roses For You
- I Gathered Petals in My Hand
- I Place A Rose
- The Rose Beyond The Wall
- Time Heals
Author Unknown The first rose represents our grief. The pain of losing you is intense. It reminds us of the depth of our love for you. This second rose represents our courage. To confront our sorrow, To comfort each other, To change our lives. This third rose represents your memory. For the times we laughed, The times we cried, The times we were an...
by Lou Szymkow I gathered petals in my hand, I felt their velvet, soft and bland I saw the soft colours in my palm Looking not unlike some lucky charm I raised them to my lips And whispered words for you alone Then placed the petals upon your bed, And stood alone, this moment of dread, I turned and walked away My words, my love, are with you I pray...
by Lou Szymkow I want to say, that I love you, I feel an emptiness inside I want to say, I miss you I just want to hide I want to say, so much to you I just don’t know how This wretched pain inside of me My throat, my heart, my now. And so I have a gift for you, My love, in the form of a rose I’ll hold it to my lips And whisper my loving prose It’s...
by A. L. Frink Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God’s free light, Watered and fed by the morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strengt...
Author Unknown White rose petals fall and blossoms fade, Memories linger yet, Recollections of happier times, You never will forget. Then as time gently passes by, And comfort soothes your sorrow, Like flowers you’ll find, new memories bloom, To brighten your tomorrow. To access our full list of funeral poems, click here. All poems featured on this...
- "The Life That I Have" by Leo Marks. The life that I have. Is all that I have. And the life that I have. Is yours. The love that I have. Of the life that I have.
- "Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep" by Mary Elizabeth Frye. Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow.
- "Warm Summer Sun" by Walt Whitman. Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here, Warm southern wind, Blow softly here. Green sod above, Lie light, lie light. Good night, dear heart,
- "funeral" by rupi kaur. when i go from this place. dress the porch with garlands. as you would for a wedding day my dear. pull the people from their homes. and dance in the streets.
- “Remember Me” by Margaret Mead. While Margaret Mead was known more for her work in cultural anthropology than for her poetry, “Remember Me has become a common funeral poem, as it provides a notion of togetherness, even after someone has passed.
- “All is Well” by Henry Scott Holland. Many people find “All is Well” to be a comforting funeral poem, as the message focuses on how love and relationships continue to live on after death, just as they do when two people are physically separated.
- Psalm 23. Psalm 23, also known as “The Lord is my Shepherd” comes from the Book of Psalms and is one of the most common Christian funeral poems. It emphasizes the point that the Lord guides us into death and gives us the opportunity to spend eternity in the house of the Lord.
- “Those We Love” by Anonymous. This short poem is both impactful and easy to quote in a eulogy, funeral program or condolence note. Here’s the funeral poem
- Christmas Memories by Sandy Siewers. When snowflakes dance on winter winds. And colored lights shine Christmas cheer, When children's laughter fills the air.
- Christmas Without You - Author Unknown. Although it’s sad to reminisce. On Christmases we knew. This year I shall celebrate. In memory of you. I will put aside my sorrow.
- Memories - Author Unknown. Memories are a special house. We build inside ourselves. Where love and laughter linger, Where all our past life dwells. On holidays like Christmas.
- Christmas Without You by Steve Goldstein and Dolly Parton. Christmas without you. White Christmas and I'm blue. Like fireworks with no fuse.
This article explores the power of such poems, showcasing a selection of verses that pay tribute to the delicate and ephemeral beauty of flowers. Índice. Poem 1: "In Memoriam" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Poem 2: "In Memory of My Dear Grandchild" by Anne Bradstreet. Poem 3: "The Rose Beyond the Wall" by A.L. Frink.
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If Roses Grow in Heaven. By Dolores M. Garcia. This poem by Dolores M. Garcia is a heartfelt plea to the heavens to pass on the love of a child to her mother in the afterlife. It is a touching reminder that even though her mother is no longer with her, she longs for the familiar comfort of her love: “Because remembering her is easy, I do it ...
