The poet, Bill Knott, imagines being laid to rest with his hands placed over his chest. ‘Death’ is a short funeral poem with an absurd sense of humour. He says he’s happy to die because he lived a happy life. In ‘Requiem’, Stevenson suggests that death is like going back home. Robert Louis Stevenson is best known for writing works of fiction, such as Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. More short poems about losing a loved one Requiem by Robert Louis Stevenson That simple truth is poignant enough to stand on its own. It doesn’t say much except that the poet has lost a friend he loved – but it doesn’t need to. If you’re grieving a friend, it can be difficult to find words to express how you feel. A poem for a friend Poem by Langston Hughes In this case, it’s the poet’s father’s house, which has taken on an ‘unbearable tidiness’ since he passed away. This short, sad poem is about the strange stillness we feel in familiar places after a person has died. A poem for dad My Father’s Funeral by Frank Ormsby Read ‘Your Clothes’ on the Poetry Foundation website. Yet, at the same time, they still carry something of her memory – as do her daughters. Kroll believes that her mother’s clothes are ‘artifacts’ and ‘empty shells’. Judith Kroll explores this subject in ‘Your Clothes’, a short poem about memories and grief. When you lose someone, it can often be hard to let go of their possessions. A poem for mum Your Clothes by Judith Kroll You’ll also find a few you can use to remember any person, no matter your relation to them. We’ve picked out three short remembrance poems that pay tribute to a mum, a dad and a friend. Short poems about the death of a loved one Have a look through and see if any catch your eye. info under CC BY 3.Do you need ideas for a brief funeral reading or condolence message? These ‘rest in peace’ short funeral poems say everything they need to say using only a few words. Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us.

Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. Mark 7:2-23 - And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled, that is to say, with unwashen, hands, they found fault. John 8:32 - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Isaiah 1:1-31 - The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. John 7:24 - Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. James 4:17 - Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Leviticus 19:28 - Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.ĭeuteronomy 23:12-14 - Thou shalt have a place also without the camp, whither thou shalt go forth abroad: (Read More.)ġ John 1:7 - But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.Įzekiel 36:25 - Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you. Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Matthew 23:26 - Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also. Psalms 51:7 - Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.ġ John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.Ģ Corinthians 7:1 - Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Psalms 51:10 - Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit within me. Isaiah 1:16 - Wash you, make you clean put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes cease to do evil

Poems about tidiness