Death is not an easy subject for anyone to discuss or deal with them. Often emotions are triggered so that it can be very difficult to come up with words of condolence for those who need it. Sometimes you find yourself not saying anything at all, and may be even worse to say the wrong thing. The poems can be the best way to go through what you mean. Memorial service poems can actually put everyone more at ease during a funeral or memorial service.
bereaved family and other friends want to remember their dear lives and recognize them. Seeing a life celebrated and hearing words of sympathy and celebration from others often helps them move through their own grief journey. The right of the memorial service poetry can really set the mood for the whole ceremony. Written words can be much more effective than spoken condolences at reaching the heart of a person in mourning. Simple and soothing words acknowledging a loss, accompanied by a meaningful sympathy or condolence poem can touch my heart like no other.
Having a memorial poem or poetry to look back upon can really be an emotional strengthener. A poem can be the life of one who has passed or just kind words. The memorial poem could be about an event in the life of a loved one or just loving words of a dear friend. Often these memories are preserved for many years, framed for the family or left at the grave as a remembrance of the deceased.
There are several poems memorial service, condolence and solidarity written and easily available. Poems ranging from carefree heart and sad and even funny have been written by amateur and professional poetry writers to put words to feelings that are expressed after someone has died. If you are asked to speak to a monument or a memorial service and are having a difficult time to write as this loss has made you or your family feel, consider including a poem in your honor.
To add a poem to your eulogy or condolence letter, first you must consider that the person was and what I would have appreciated or enjoyed read. If the person who passed enjoyed the outdoors, perhaps a poem commemorating the wood with colorful pictures of nature, or would like to speak to the public, and properly pay tribute to lost loved one. If the deceased was a practical joker or light-hearted individual, maybe a poem that incorporates a bit 'humor is reminiscent of that of their family a happy spirit that individual was.
Look at your local bookstore for poetry books that have memorial or condolence poems included or search online for poetry published. The poems vary in themes and styles - flowery or overly-dramatic poetry is not the only option. Many families and friends choose to write their poems or essays about the deceased to have read at memorial services or posted on memorial sites online. This is a great way for those who are able to express their feelings on paper to do so and share those words to help heal the pain felt by other family members as well.
Using poetry to help with the pain, to express love or pain and to remember a friend or family member is very powerful and will be appreciated by others who have experienced a loss.
~ Ben Anton, 2008
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