No world(for beautiful you are my world, my true)Īnd it’s you are whatever a moon has always meantĪnd whatever a sun will always sing is you No fate(for you are my fate, my sweet) I want ![]() I go you go, my dear and whatever is done Not originally written for a funeral but it’s ability to express loss of a really strong and healthy love partner resonates well with a memorial/ funeral service. It’s about keeping your lovers heart in yours even when they are gone. The author’s distinct personal style paints love in it’s purest form. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again! I carry your heart with meįor a gentleman who wrote over 2900 poems, Edward Estlin word’s here to the lover resonate with the emotions one feels when they lose a lover. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. I am but waiting for you, for an interval, Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? What is this death but a negligible accident? There is absolute and unbroken continuity. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. I have only slipped away into the next room.Īnd the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. It’s not just a powerful way of sending a message, it’s a reminder that while life’s fickle, the bonds do not break because of death. While it’s a sad moment, you can steal the moment by speaking in the persona of the deceased. ![]() Henry Scott captures the voice from beyond. Would you be proud of the things they sayĪbout how you spent YOUR dash? Death is Nothing at All He noted that first came the date of birth He referred to the dates on the tombstone The poem reads, ””I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend… Between the dates was written an emblem: ‘The Dash’.” It’s an encouragement for us to not be afraid to live a life that matters and do our best during the short time we have here on Earth. “The Dash” by Linda Ellis is a comforting poem on living life to its fullest, despite the short time each of us has between day of birth and day of death. What a giftįrom the YouTube Channel RedFrost Motivation The Dash It’s so heartwarming to note that Frye did not copyright this funeral poem and in her words as a ‘gift to the world’. Frye poignantly captures how love will always keep us close to our loved ones, even in death. It resonates with many because of its simple, heartfelt message and calming words. This beloved and moving poem speaks of the power of grief but also offers peace and hope through reflection on everlasting remembrance. ![]() In addition, at the tail end of this blog, we have provided additional resources for your consumption. Whether you’re looking for something short and simple or more detailed and heartfelt, these poems should provide the perfect words of emotion and condolence during the service. ![]() To make this easier, we’ve compiled a list of 10 poems that are especially meaningful for these moments. Life’s moments can be captured in many ways, a poem is a great way to stand out.įinding the right funeral poem/ memorial poem to commemorate a loved one can be a difficult task. A funeral poem just like a funeral service doesn’t have to be necessarily sad. What a better way to do so than by reciting or penning down a poem. Funerals and memorials are emotional moments meant to say goodbye and celebrate the memories of the departed.
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