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Feb 10, 2018 · These sonnets by Harrison – which contain 16 lines rather than the usual 14 – are among the finest twentieth-century poems about the process of grief, and deserve to be read in full. Continue to explore classic poetry with these short poems about death and dying, these poignant poems of goodbye, and these poems of unrequited love.
- The Bad Season Makes The Poet Sad
Robert Herrick (1591-1674), known as one of the ‘Cavalier...
- Grief is a Mouse
Best Grief is Tongueless—before He’ll tell— Burn Him in the...
- The Bad Season Makes The Poet Sad
The best poems about grief, such as W.H. Auden's "Funeral Blues," Emily Dickinson's "Because I could not stop for Death," Dylan Thomas's "Do not go gentle into that good night," Maya Angelou's "When Great Trees Fall," and Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," serve as poignant reminders that grief is a shared human experience.
Grief-centered poetry is deeply moving, often poignant in its raw depiction of loss and sorrow. Such poems echo with a profound sense of sadness.
Poems of Sorrow and Grieving. Classic and contemporary poems about ultimate losses. BY The Editors. Illustration by Natalia Vico. Remembering A Parent. Making a Fist. Naomi Shihab Nye. I who did not die, who am still living, still lying in the backseat behind all my questions, clenching and opening one small hand. "oh antic God" Lucille Clifton.
- Famous Poems About Grief
- Poems About Grief and Loss of A Mother
- Poems About Grief and Loss of A Father
Where’s Hope? By John Halberg
On this first day without you. our hearts fly at half-mast, for our hero is gone. Our hero is gone. The world cheapens with your loss, colors fade and purpose gone. With empty swallows in choked throats, we claw for smoke and shadow. Beside the frail remains, we tense, we fear, we are empty. With Earth’s fresh dawn, we echo your name, crippled in spirit and never the same. ****—-****—-****
A Call From Heaven By Zeb Edington
I lie awake long into the night, Hoping that maybe you just might Give me a call to say you’re okay And let me know you made it through the day. I would give everything that I have To make you feel not so sad. I know the pain is sometimes too great, But the love was something you can never mistake. I long for the day when I see you again. Then we can talk about where all we’ve been. We can think about all the times we had, How we’ve missed each other ever so bad. I feel like I’ve been cheated...
Wake Up, Beautiful By Danielle L. Stewart
Wake up, beautiful. Wake up from this tragedy. Breathe, Return to reality. I know you’re broken, Nothing left to break. Sleep is not the answer. You need to be alive, Be awake. You’re not just a shell, You are not dead inside. Just wake up, beautiful. Look at the world, Be alive. Ignore the demons Who try to pull you below. You can stand strong Even though you are alone. Wake up, beautiful. Be strong, Pull through. You are not shattered, Broken, Or defeated . No one can take your place, dear....
Shore Of Sorrow’s Sea By Patricia L. Cisco
By the shore of Sorrow’s sea, waves of tears roll endlessly, cries that pierce this misty veil, on wings of echoed winds take sail, osmium heart, head bowed in hand, her lonely footprints on the sand. By the shore of Sorrow’s sea, sitting, waiting patiently, holding every memory on this side of eternity, a mother’s love will always be by the shore of Sorrow’s sea. Until the day her soul is free, she strolls the shore of Sorrow’s sea. ****—-****—-****
I’m Here For You By Meljo
I feel your sadness Oh how can I take away your tears You are truly one incredible mother Who’s been through so much in all those years My dearest dearest Lisa I don’t know what to say Oh so much tragedy Has finally come your way I wish I could take some of your misery And share part of your deep wrenching pain I wish that God would somehow reject Dom in heaven And brings him back to us again I wish I can just come right over And tell you that everything is alright I wish I can just do someth...
Sometimes By Colleen Ranney
Sometimes I catch a glimpse, In softened waves of blue, My child, my heart …when I see a smile, I can’t help but think of you. Sometimes these waves fill oceans. And feelings string on every shore, A collections of each memory And every way I wish for more. Sometimes I watch for answers Because each day I call to you. I ask for faith and courage And strength…to help me through. Sometimes I ask for bravery Like dolphins in the deep, Because time moves oh so slowly, And sometimes the road is st...
You Live Daddy! By Tessie M. Santiago
I stand alone with you in my mind Your words taught me how to survive Your strength never let me down Now you’re gone I won’t disappoint you daddy But my tears will remain in my eyes My heart will hurt forever Sorry I never told you what you deserved You cared for me and I took you for granted You live alive in my heart Thank you for loving me from the start. ****—-****—-**** ****—-****—-****
My Dad By Desiree Kimbrue
Do you know how it feels to lose someone? How you go through grief and pain? I know how that feels, and how it feels to always live in rain. I remember it like it was yesterday, how I stood by my dad’s side. And how I couldn’t bear to look at him, but all I did was cry. I knew I couldn’t help him, I couldn’t fix his pain. I couldn’t stop myself from crying, I couldn’t help him in any way. I wanted to help my dad, but they said it was too late. How could it have come to this, to this horrible...
A Poem For My Dad By Maureen Haf
It’s been three years since you left us, and I still miss you so I wish I could have held you tight so you didn’t have to go But that would have been so selfish, as you were in such pain But I know that when my time comes I will see you once again We never spoke of how we felt, but I hope you always knew How proud I was to call you dad, and how much I loved you They tell me whilst I still walk the earth, you will still be here I remind people so much of you, and they’re words I love to hear I...
The experience of grief is a universal aspect of the human condition. Throughout history, poets have turned to verse as a means of expression, capturing the complex emotions associated with loss. These remarkable poems provide solace, insight, and catharsis to both the writers and readers.
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Nov 10, 2023 · These are some short and simple grief poems. They could be used in a condolence note or with a sympathy card/ gift. Or perhaps pick out the most pertinent few lines to be sent to a friend. Sharing on something like Facebook is also a good option if you aren’t sure how to reach out.
