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Finding A Poem To Be Read At A Funeral
By Thomas Alan Lampsen
Finding a poem to be read at a funeral is an interesting
process. You want to find a piece that conveys your
feelings. You want a poem that will resonate with the
audience. You want verses that will evoke the nature of
the departed. A funeral poem should communicate all of
those things while also bringing with it something of
the character of your loved one.
It sounds impossible. Fortunately, it is not. We have a
few factors working for us as we search out the right
words for our goodbyes.
First, we have our instincts. It is amazing. Even people
who have never picked up a volume of poetry seem to have
an almost instinctive ability to recognize a perfect
funeral poem. You do not need to know the intricacies of
iambic pentameter to find a perfect poem. You are not
required to provide a full biography of Dylan Thomas and
his turbulent life.
You can be a complete stranger to poetry and still you
will be able to uncover a poem that expresses the way
you feel.
Second, we have the experiences of others. Although your
situation is unique, others have struggled with finding
the right words, too. Many of them have been kind enough
to share their perspectives on funeral poems and have
been willing to provide them for us via the Internet.
And that brings us to another reason why you will be
able to find the right poem to be read at a funeral.
That is the Internet itself. Interestingly, this
technological innovation is one of the best ways for us
to get in touch with the emotional language of poetry.
We can find collections of funeral poems and
recommendations on assembling the perfect memorial
online.
Poetry comes from the soul and speaks to it. It gives us
a chance to use the full beauty of language to
communicate our heartfelt feelings. Although choosing a
funeral poem may seem like a heavy chore and a great
responsibility, it is actually an opportunity to do
something wonderful. Our instincts, the experience of
others and our modern times combine to make that a bit
easier than it once was.
Find wonderful funeral poems and more assistance at
Funeral Poems and Eulogies.
You can find the right words. Visit Thomas' website for
free funeral poems and resources to help you create a
perfect memorial |
