When I Am Gone: Poems for times of loss and grief

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Beautiful remembrance poem, ideal for a funeral reading or eulogy. Written from the point of view of the person being laid to rest. A short religious funeral poem, ideal for a eulogy or memorial poem. A poem about loved ones finding peace with God in Heaven. In “I Am Standing Upon the Seashore,” Henry Van Dyke uses the metaphor of a ship moving beyond the horizon as a metaphor for death. He explains that the ship disappearing behind the horizon doesn’t mean that the ship is gone; it’s only gone from the perspective of the person on the shore watching it. To someone on the other side, the ship is appearing for the first time. Instead, it encourages us to cherish the fond memories we have of our loved one so as to keep them alive within us. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,

Born in England in 1882, Winifred Letts started her writing career as a playwright and then novelist. She published her first poetry collection in 1913 at the age of 31. She also trained as a masseuse and and worked in army camps in Manchester during World War I, inspiring some of her poetry. Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can remember her and only that she is gone

4. Farewell by Anne Bronte

A short but uplifting funeral poem by famous Victorian poet Christina Rossetti, about saying goodbye to a loved one. Popular funeral poem based on a short verse by David Harkins. An uplifting poem about being grateful for a loved one’s life. The following verses are among the most popular for a funeral. Similar to funeral songs and hymns, there are a number of poems and verses which are frequently chosen for funeral services.

Give my sight to the man who has never seen a sunrise, a baby's face or love in the eyes of a woman. Your spirit soars beyond the moon, Your legacy will survive. You’re beautiful, you’re endless, Now stretch your wings and fly, If you feel anxious about reading a long poem or want to keep the service as short as possible, you may wish to choose a short funeral poem which is still a touching tribute to your loved one and the life they have left behind. Here are a few short funeral poems: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

This poem by Carl Sandburg details the different lives one can hold as represented by seasons. It pictures death as an old friend, rather than something to be feared, which might be of some comfort to those in mourning. This is another example of uplifting goodbye funeral poems (especially for a mom from a daughter or other child that wishes to say goodbye to their parent). Short funeral poem by Margaret Mead, ideal for a eulogy. The words are a message of remembrance and love in times of grief.

Richard Aldington was born in 1892 in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. He became known for his poetry, specifically his World War I poetry and was friends with poets such as T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, W. B. Yeats, and Ezra Pound. "Inarticulate Grief" is an excellent choice when looking for poems for a funeral and is about the importance of letting grief be experienced, however unrestrained it may be. Originally written in 1932 on a brown paper shopping bag, “Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep” has long been a famous funeral poem, but Mary Frye didn’t reveal herself as the author until 1990s. (She had previously made copies of the poem and circulated them privately.) This would make a great choice for those who need funeral poems for moms, grandmas, sisters, or other relationships who wouldn't want their loved ones to spend precious time weeping at their grave. Many poets depict death as a journey or adventure that one embarks on at the end of life. Alfred Tennyson writes about death here as though he's taking a ship out to sea, a popular metaphor. This is a great choice for those who are looking for funeral poems for a dad or brother given the themes expressed throughout.This short poem is both impactful and easy to quote in a eulogy, funeral program or condolence note. If your loved one didn’t have any religious beliefs, you may wish to choose a non-religious funeral poem or verse: