Famous Poems About Death - "When I Am Gone" Funeral Poem

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This is one of the most famous poems about death.
And my favorite.
The words are as follows :-

When I am gone, release me; let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years

I gave you love, you can only guess
how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love each have shown
but now it is time I travelled alone.

So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must,
then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It is only for a while that we must part
so bless those memories within your heart.
I will not be far away, for life goes on.

So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cannot see or touch me, I will be near.
And if you listen with your heart, you will hear.
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
Then when you must come this way alone,
I will greet you with a smile and a welcome home.

You can see why it's one of the most famous poems about death.
It speaks of connection beyond the grave and is suitable as a funeral poem, memorial poem, bereavement poem or death poem at funeral services. The poem brings comfort after a death. Suitable for reading as a funeral poem for dads and moms.

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