Cherished Heart Poetry
Many of us look for meaningful words to help us to grieve or simply for some comfort as we come to terms with the loss of a loved one. Personally, I find that gentle, meaningful poetry can really help at these times.
So I'd like to offer and share some examples of my own poetry that I've written from the heart - please do let me know if it resonates with you.
So I'd like to offer and share some examples of my own poetry that I've written from the heart - please do let me know if it resonates with you.
I am not gone
You might not hear my voice today
You may not see my face
But I am not gone.
We are not together, my love
We cannot hold each other’s hand
But I am not gone.
You’ll still sense me on a summer’s day
You’ll feel me when birds sing their song
Because I am not gone.
I am the sound of an ocean’s wave
I am the tune that makes you pause
I am precious moments that we shared
All those memories that you hold so tight.
So, while ever I live in your thoughts
As long as my place is in your heart
I am not gone.
You may not see my face
But I am not gone.
We are not together, my love
We cannot hold each other’s hand
But I am not gone.
You’ll still sense me on a summer’s day
You’ll feel me when birds sing their song
Because I am not gone.
I am the sound of an ocean’s wave
I am the tune that makes you pause
I am precious moments that we shared
All those memories that you hold so tight.
So, while ever I live in your thoughts
As long as my place is in your heart
I am not gone.
Remember me
When your eyes first open and you blink the day awake
Don’t be hurt that I’m not there. Remember me!
When you sit for breakfast and pour yourself a drink
Take a sip for both of us, and remember me.
When you pause for lunch and rest a while to eat
Take a bite for the two of us, and remember me.
When you step out the door to face the wider world
Wear the smile we always shared, and remember me.
And when the day’s light fades and you’re ready to sleep
Rest your eyes, embrace our love, and remember me.
Don’t be hurt that I’m not there. Remember me!
When you sit for breakfast and pour yourself a drink
Take a sip for both of us, and remember me.
When you pause for lunch and rest a while to eat
Take a bite for the two of us, and remember me.
When you step out the door to face the wider world
Wear the smile we always shared, and remember me.
And when the day’s light fades and you’re ready to sleep
Rest your eyes, embrace our love, and remember me.
Never truly apart
On days when your heart aches, and sadness might never let go
Take a gentle walk and let the breeze run my fingers through your hair
When you don’t want to face the world, and words become a sob
Look to the sky and feel the sun brush my lips against your skin.
If the distance between us seems like it’s too much to bear
Open a window and let birdsong bring my whisper to your ear.
And when life serves up memories that tightly squeeze your soul
Sit back gently in your chair and let comfort wrap you in my warm embrace.
Although I may be gone from this world, nothing can erase me from your heart
So when you’re broken and alone, think of me and we’ll never truly be apart.
Take a gentle walk and let the breeze run my fingers through your hair
When you don’t want to face the world, and words become a sob
Look to the sky and feel the sun brush my lips against your skin.
If the distance between us seems like it’s too much to bear
Open a window and let birdsong bring my whisper to your ear.
And when life serves up memories that tightly squeeze your soul
Sit back gently in your chair and let comfort wrap you in my warm embrace.
Although I may be gone from this world, nothing can erase me from your heart
So when you’re broken and alone, think of me and we’ll never truly be apart.
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