That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here,Īnd fills you with the feeling that he is always near.įor if you keep those moments, you will never be apartĪnd he will live forever locked safely within your heart. Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day, Let memories surround you, a word someone may say The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared. So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared, He'd hope that you could carry on the way you always do. You cannot grieve forever he would not want you to. The poet and musician Rabindranath Tagore wrote this lovely eulogy thanking God for a life well-lived.įeel No Guilt in Laughter, He'd Know How Much You Careįeel no guilt in laughter, he'd know how much you care.įeel no sorrow in a smile that he is not here to share. Hearing it recited teaches us to be grateful. This straightforward poem is perfect for someone who lived their life the same way. These are the lines of "Remember Me", a poem written by English painter and poet David Harkins in 1982. Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday Or you can be full of the love that you shared Your heart can be empty because you can't see her Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back Here are a few poems for memorials that you might like to share with friends and family at a memorial service or funeral: A carefully chosen funeral poem has the power to provide the perfect tribute to your loved one's life. ![]() Remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.Poems for memorials are great at helping you express your emotions when finding the right words to say seem too hard to find. If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile, If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real,Īnd always try to understand the way other people feel.īe less quick to anger and show appreciation more,Īnd love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. Are there things you’d like to change?įor you never know how much time is left that can still be rearranged. What matters is how we live and love, and how we spend our dash. He noted first came the date of the birth and spoke the following date with tears.īut he said what mattered most of all was the dash between the years.įor that dash represents all the time that they spent life on Earth.Īnd now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth.įor it matters not how much we own, the cars, the house, the cash. He referred to the dates on the tombstone from the beginning to the end. I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. We wish you a very Happy New Year from our Board and Team here at the North Georgia Community Foundation! The Dash Poem ![]() Think about your own ‘Dash.” Do you want to give more of your time? Your talents? Your treasures? How can you continue to live out and build your own unique legacy? Then, she challenged our Board with this thought: “How are you living your ‘Dash’? What is it that will fill the moments of time from the beginning of your life, to the end?”Īs we embark on this new year, whether you have heard this poem before or not, we encourage you to take a minute and read the words carefully. ![]() Recently, at our North Georgia Community Foundation Board Retreat, Mary Hart shared a poem, “The Dash” by Linda Ellis. One of the things we appreciate the most about Mary Hart is how she is always sharing her words of wisdom and encouragement everywhere she goes. We are honored that she is a current (and founding) NGCF Board Member, as well as a past Board Chair. ![]() Mary Hart Wilheit is a woman of grace and love. “The Dash” ~ a Poem by Linda Ellis posted: December 31, 2021
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