Poets have been writing about death since the beginning of the written word, and it’s no wonder their poems often appear at funerals. Not only do funeral ... daughter is free from pain and ...

Is it for some burial place, vast and dry? Is it to wet the soil of graves? This poem is written in free verse. Try writing your own free verse poem. It doesn't have to rhyme or use a structure ...

On Seattle beach, people gather to mourn They remember the day she was born. They see the wide sea and only look At her. Her ...

This posthumously published poem takes readers on an emotional journey, from the joyous pealing of wedding bells to the somber toll of funeral chimes, and brilliantly explains what each of these ...

If you feel too overwhelmed, or are too far away, to attend a memorial service in person, there are still ways to pay respect ...

Paul Engle noted that “poetry is ordinary language raised to the nth power.” As if by magic, poetry books capture feelings that are often elusive and put into words our deepest pain and ...

It was the night before the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II ... To everyone's delight, the man read a poem he had written about the late Queen's 70-year reign. In a fitting tribute, he spoke ...

Select some love poems for her, and tell her how you really ... And live that we may after death from earthly stains be free. Want to assure your significant other that you’ll be faithful ...

The sounds of the city include cars and crowds, celebrations and sirens, and, sometimes, clicking and clacking on a corner by ...

Poetry Day is a British campaign to promote poetry which was first celebrated in 1994. It usually takes place on the first Thursday in October in the United Kingdom. Founded by William Sieghart ...