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2 Eulogy Poems for a Christian Funeral
or Memorial Service
By Kathy Steinemann
A couple of recent deaths in the family found me
searching the Internet trying to locate a suitable
eulogy or funeral poem. What I found was often very
inspiring and brought tears to my eyes.
However, many of the poems were quite long, and filled
with flowery, unnatural language. Some of the pieces I
found were written decades ago, and contained words or
expressions no longer used in modern English. Most of
the poetry didn't have quite the sentiment I was trying
to find.
Some excellent modern poetry was copyrighted, and I
couldn't pinpoint a way to contact the author for
permission to use his or her work.
I ended up writing my own poem for the memorial service.
Luckily, it was a 'Celebration of Life' held several
weeks after the death of my relatives, so I was able to
take my time.
Unfortunately, most funerals are held within a few days
of a loved one's passing. Add to that the fact that we
are suffering through a grieving process - and our
poetic muses seem to hide away in the deep, dark
recesses of our minds.
The other day I was thinking about this. If I had
trouble finding a poem, others would be sure to have the
same problem.
Here are a couple of poems that may be used for a
funeral or memorial service. In both poems, you may
exchange 'he', 'his', etc. for 'she', or 'her' where
appropriate. You may even want to add a specific
reference to the person's name in the title and/or text
of the poem.
For example: 'He is Waiting' could be changed to 'Harold
is Waiting'; or 'He's with us right now' to 'Harold's
with us right now' ... etc.
If you publish these poems (or the entire article) on
your website, please be sure to include the byline,
copyright notice, and links. If you use one of the poems
for a memorial service or funeral, please include my
byline.
Eulogy - Funeral Poem Number 1:
I'll Join Him Someday
I haven't been there yet - but I'm leaving someday,
To join my loved one - he's not far away.
Can you feel his presence? his warmth? his love?
He's with us right now - looking down from above,
Watching and waiting - as we grieve and cry,
Reaching out in comfort - with a gentle sigh.
Please don't weep for him - he's with the Lord,
Protected from Satan - with just one word:
Mine!
By Kathy Steinemann
Eulogy - Funeral Poem Number 2:
He's Waiting
His face was wrinkled, his hair white as snow,
His body was tired of this world here below.
He waited patiently to hear God's call.
When it came, he was ready, and surrendered all -
To be with our Savior, in His loving care -
To join friends and family and with them share
The Lord's boundless love and endless grace;
He is with Jesus now in His warm embrace;
He waits again patiently - for you and me,
Till we leave this Earth, finally free,
To meet him again and share his delight,
As we enter the city that has no night.
By Kathy Steinemann
(c)Copyright Kathy Steinemann: This article is free to
publish only if this copyright notice, the byline, and
the author's note below (with active links) are
included.
Kathy creates German-English poetry and short stories
for A-Language-Guide. She also writes general articles
for 1st Rate Articles, and travel articles for 111
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