Have you ever wondered why poetry is so often the centerpiece of a beautiful memorial ceremony?Verse seem like such a natural way to to offer our sentiments in loving memory.
Poems for a funeral simultaneously communicate complicated emotions while providing us with an uplifting experience.
Poetry is a very unique form of written communication.
The art of the poem originates in the soul of the author, who painstakingly works and reworks his or her creation until it is as close to pure emotion as we can get while still using words.
Poetry is from the soul and speaks to the souls of others.
There is not other form of communication as well suited to handle the complicated stew of emotions associated with death and funerals.
A poem is your opportunity to share with others your thoughts in loving memory.
Poems for a funeral take many forms and have many voices but they all share that singular ability to create a form of pure, loving expression.
Which poem will you choose?There is no simple answer.
There is no one funeral poem that somehow stands head and shoulders above all others.
Every situation, every life, every person is unique.
We are lucky to have a large reservoir of evocative funeral poems from which to choose.
Choosing the right poem to fit your situation may seem almost impossible, especially if you have not spent a great deal of time reading poetry in the past (and few of us have).
Fortunately, our emotional radars are very accurate and our instinct to find the right message for an emotional occasion is strong.
Examine a variety of funeral poems and you will undoubtedly find something that speaks to your soul.
You will find a soul that captures the spirit of the departed while also communicating your heartfelt sentiments.
I wish you well and am certain you will find the perfect poem.