Individual Poems
Poems of grief and loss, death and dying can help to address the occasions where words are difficult. These individual poems--some old, some new--are helpful resources to use when writing a eulogy or obituary, or for planning a funeral or memorial service.
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My Wish for You - Saying Goodbye After the Longest Goodbye
This poem was written as a tribute for my grandmother following her death in 1998. Despite being a anticipated death, we found ourselves saying goodbye after having had to cope with the longest goodbye-losing her to the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
This poem was written as a tribute for my grandmother following her death in 1998. Despite being a anticipated death, we found ourselves saying goodbye after having had to cope with the longest goodbye-losing her to the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Healing: A Gift of Self
A special poem written for those who walk with loved ones on difficult path--their final journey. I have gifted this poem to friends helping their loved ones live until the end.
A special poem written for those who walk with loved ones on difficult path--their final journey. I have gifted this poem to friends helping their loved ones live until the end.
Healers and Healing
This poem was written at the end of my residency about the lessons that I learned from my hospice patients, in particular, of the importance of knowing when to stop pursuing aggressive therapies. It is also about learning the importance of being present with a patient who is on the final phase of their life journey.
This poem was written at the end of my residency about the lessons that I learned from my hospice patients, in particular, of the importance of knowing when to stop pursuing aggressive therapies. It is also about learning the importance of being present with a patient who is on the final phase of their life journey.
In Memory of You
This poem, In Memory of You, has been shared as a gift with many people grieving a loss since it was written 10 years ago. It is reprinted here in the hopes that it will provide words of comfort for those who read it.
This poem, In Memory of You, has been shared as a gift with many people grieving a loss since it was written 10 years ago. It is reprinted here in the hopes that it will provide words of comfort for those who read it.
Funeral Blues - Stop all the clocks: W. H. Auden
Funeral Blues was the poignant film-stopping moment read during "Four Weddings and a Funeral." It is one of my favorite funeral poems.
Funeral Blues was the poignant film-stopping moment read during "Four Weddings and a Funeral." It is one of my favorite funeral poems.
Moving Online Presentation: The Interview with God
From Get Inspired Now Inc. the visually- and auditory-enhanced inspiring poem, Interview with God," is a reminder for viewers who believe in a God, or higher force, that they are not alone. This moving online presentation has been embraced by people of all walks of life and all faiths and brought comfort to many.
From Get Inspired Now Inc. the visually- and auditory-enhanced inspiring poem, Interview with God," is a reminder for viewers who believe in a God, or higher force, that they are not alone. This moving online presentation has been embraced by people of all walks of life and all faiths and brought comfort to many.
Life Goes On: A Poem in Memory of The Survivors of 9-11
The poem that I wrote in the aftermath of the September 11, 2000 events. My daughters were my reminder that despite tragedy...life does go on.
The poem that I wrote in the aftermath of the September 11, 2000 events. My daughters were my reminder that despite tragedy...life does go on.