http://memorialpoem.com The Bereavement and Funeral Poetry Resource Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:22:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Whether you lost someone you loved this year or ten years ago, you will always have a small part of your heart that continues to mourn.  You will remember your loved one at random times and those thoughts will make you smile or become solemn. But those are natural thoughts. ... http://memorialpoem.com/a-poem-for-the-mourning/ Grandmother We had a wonderful grandmother, One who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold; Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in her cheeks fair roses you see. We had a wonderful grandmother, And that' s the way it will always be. But take heed, because She's still ... http://memorialpoem.com/a-poem-for-grandmothers/ I love this poem. I have set it aside in a memory box of mine to consider as a possible poem for my eulogy when I plan my funeral.  I know, that sounds a bit morbid, but how else will you be sure that your loved ones are taken care ... http://memorialpoem.com/after-glow-an-epitath/ I was recently reading a online memorial put up in honor of a young mother who died while giving birth to her third child.  She left two beautiful boys here on earth and their hurt was clearly articulated in their short tribute to her life.  A poem like this can ... http://memorialpoem.com/losing-a-mother/ This poem just straight moves me. If anyone can ID the author, I would love to know the name. Not, How Did He Die, But How Did He Live? Not how did he die, but how did he live? Not what did he gain, but what did he give? These are the units ... http://memorialpoem.com/not-how-did-he-die-but-how-did-he-live/ This is a great poem to send in a sympathy card or include in an acknowledgment card when someone passes away.  It encompasses sadness and comfort in simple lines. The Comfort and Sweetness of Peace After the clouds, the sunshine, after the winter, the spring, after the shower, the rainbow, for life is a changeable ... http://memorialpoem.com/the-comfort-and-sweetness-of-peace/ To Those Whom I love & Those Who Love Me When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years. I gave you my love, and you can ... http://memorialpoem.com/poem-of-the-week-2/