[ funeral poems]

I’m Still Here

Friend, please don’t mourn for me

I’m still here though you don’t see

I’m right by your side each night and day

And within your heart I long to stay

My body is gone but I’m always near

I’m everything you feel, see or hear

My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart

As long as you keep me alive in your heart

I’ll never wander out of your sight

I’m the brightest star on a summer night

I’ll never be beyond your reach

I’m the warm moist sand when you’re at the beach

I’m the colorful leaves when autumn’s around

And the pure white snow that blankets the ground

I’m the beautiful flowers of which you’re so fond

The clear cool water in a quiet pond

I’m the first bright blossom you’ll see in the spring

The first warm raindrops that April will bring

I’m the first ray of light when the sun starts to shine

And you’ll see that the face in the moon is mine

When you start thinking there’s no one to love you

You can talk to me through the Lord above you

I’ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees

And you’ll feel my presence in the soft summer breeze

I’m the hot salty tears that flow when you weep

And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep

I’m the smile you see on a baby’s face

Just look for me, friend, I’m every place

Author Unknown

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Let Me Go

We’ve known lots of pleasure

At times endured pain

We’ve lived in the sunshine

And walked in the rain

But now we’re separated

And for a time apart

But I am not alone

You’re forever in my heart

Death always seems so sudden

And it is always sure

But what is oft’ forgotten

It is not without a cure

There may be times you miss me

I sort of hope you do

But smile when you think of me

For I’ll be waiting for you

Now there are many things for you to do

And lots of ways to grow

So get busy, be happy, and live your life

Miss me, but let me go…

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Lend Me A Kitten

I will lend you a kitten for a while, God expressed

For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he’s at rest

Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.

But will you, ’till I call him back, take care of him for me?

He’ll bring his charms to gladden you and, should his stay be brief

you’ll always have his memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.

But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn.

I’ve looked the whole world over in search of teachers true.

And from the folk that crowds life’s land I have chosen you.

Now will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain?

Nor hate me when I come to take my kitten home again?

My heart replied, “My Lord, Thy Will Be Done”

For all the joys this kitten brings the risk of grief I’ll run.

We’ll shelter him with tenderness, we’ll love him while we may.

And for the happiness we’ve known, forever grateful stay.

But should you call him back much sooner than we planned.

We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.

If, by our love we’ve managed your wishes to achieve,

Then in memory of him who we loved, please help us while we grieve.

When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,

Please send yet another needing soul for us to love all his life.

- Author Unknown
Adapted from Thy Will Be Done by Edgar Guest

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