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Today is one of those beautiful spring days, where the sun is shinning and the air is fresh.
Outside its almost like the sun has broken through everyones winter cocoon to find the summer smiles.

I stumbled upon this poem, its wonderful.  Personally it’s the sort of poem I love to hear at a funeral, a message to thoes that life is very very special and to go on to live another day taking from it what you can 

Thank you to http://www.funeralpoemsandreflections.com where I found it.

A few lines from “Life Is A Fragile Thing”:

“Life is a fragile thing
And it can change within an instant
Nothing is safe from the effects of change
No person or possession we’re given

The only things we can hold forever
Are the memories in our hearts
The loves we share upon this earth
Before it comes our time to part

So choose a pathway that brings you joy
Take time for quiet moments each day
Appreciate the challenges that strengthen your soul
And the blessings God sends your way

Don’t let your heart be ruled by anger
It’s just not worth the stress
For the tumult will only expand in your heart
And crowd out happiness

Live each day with wonder and gratitude
For the beauty that surrounds you
And share your abundance generously
It’ll ensure future blessings will surround you

Meekly accept that life’s journey will include
Unexpected, soul-wrenching heartaches
That will bruise your soul and alter the course
You always imagined your life would take

And when that happens you’ll have the choice
To embrace hope or hopelessness
You can’t avoid grief, but you can refuse to accept
A lonely future of bitterness

So choose to be grateful for each moment
With the loved ones you’ve been given…”

Poems for the Soul is a selection of poems appropriate for funerals and grief. Some are poems that you may have read before  others are personal poems that have been sent to us by clients and friends of Sentiment.

Ruthann Disotell says:

For Ed…

I once was a kid, but I can’t recall when.
I’ve been dodging the years for a while.
And I’ve made lots of friends and I’ve told lots of yarns,
And when lucky, I’ve made someone smile

I married, raised kids and worked hard all my life,
At a job handed down by my dad.
And I tried to do good, to the best I knew how,
And I don’t think I did things half bad.

I learned on the way, that true joy is hard work,
And attaining it’s all up to you.
By canoe on the river, or a cruise at high sea,
You’re in charge of the smile inside you.

Hang out with your family, hop a scooter to town,
Take time to have coffee with friends.
And work if you must, but remember to play,
Because sooner or later it ends.

Let your life be a marker for what you believe.
Treat folks like you want to be treated.
Look them straight in eye, ask a question or two.
When you speak, they will know that you mean it.

And don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself
But keep others’ feelings in mind.
You can state how things are, from your point of view,
And still manage to remain kind.

And when I am gone, I hope you’ll all know,
As cantankerous as I may be,
I was happy to spend, some choice times with you,
As I hope you enjoyed times with me.

-Ruthann Disotell 8-19-08

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Poems for the Soul – unique and unusual or personal funeral poems

Here is a beautiful poem written by Jamie Porter from Wolverhampton. Jamie is only 17 years old – I was touched by his  insightful words.  what do you think?

For Now And Forever More
Don’t cry for me,
Now I’m asleep,
I’m always here,
Now please don’t weep.
I feel alive,
Now I’m set free,
You carry on,
And leave me be.
It may be hard,
But in time you’ll see,
For now I’m gone,
Don’t mourn for me.
I walk in fields,
And hear birds sing,
I’m with God’s angels,
Right under their wing.
I need you now,
To keep walking on,
To hold your head high,
And soon we’ll be one.
So now I must go,
Go back to the best,
I’m free, happy and alive,
For now, and forever more, I am at rest.