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Inspirational Sympathy Poems
The poems of Helen Steiner Rice are an excellent example of inspirational sympathy poems. However there are many lesser known poets that we have discovered through the internet.
These talented and creative individuals lend a unique and personal touch to the expression of bereavement through their inspirational sympathy poems.
Their compositions give us a look into their pain and an opportunity to share and learn from their experiences.
I hope you will enjoy these touching and
inspirational sympathy poems
as much as we did in choosing them to share with you.
Inspirational Sympathy Poem
by Patricia Connor Lovelace
Patricia Conner Lovelace speaks to the sadness of losing someone who has become part of your very being in this sample of her inspirational sympathy poems.
She addresses the feeling so many of us share, of being so tuned in to the other’s thoughts and words.
Often, when a loved one dies, we have regrets that we didn’t say everything that needed to be said, or make better use of the time we had together. Some of these inspirational sympathy poems remind us that we are privileged when we have time to say goodbye.
It can feel like a delayed grief when a terminal diagnosis is received, or an injury proves fatal after a time. However, we can take comfort in the knowledge that we now have the time to be sure nothing is left unsaid.
Sudden deaths prevent us from thinking through those messages we want to communicate, to be sure the loved one knows how we felt about him or her.
That simply makes it critically important to be honest and loving even when we don’t feel like it. To say “I love you” and to give goodbye hugs when we can. There are no guarantees that we will have another chance.
She also mentions the loneliness that is a very real part of the loss of a partner or close loved one. No matter how we go about remembering, and as she notes, “talking” to our loved one, the physical presence of that person is no longer there to hold, see and hear.
Memories Through Time
We were together for many years
We became as one
It was like I had your blood running through my veins
We could read each others thoughts
Finish each others sentences
Without saying a word.
There is so much I'd like to change
But I can't turn back the hands of time
Your memory will always be a part of me and my heart
I still talk to you
And wonder if you hear
Sometimes I can feel you near
Even in my dreams
My heart can't say good-bye
For it's afraid your memory will die
A part of my heart is with you
And it's yours to keep
Now that you are gone
I'm left to stand alone
© By PATRICIA CONNER LOVELACE
Some inspirational sympathy poems speak to the hope and promise that we have as believers. Death to the Christian is simply a relocation to our permanent home.
As such, we rejoice in the hope of the resurrection and the knowledge that this separation is but temporary. We find peace in the knowledge that our Heavenly home is bright and fair, that God is ever present, and has prepared a wonderful place for us.
We are promised that our loved ones in Christ await us, and finally that the amazing grace of the Father is sufficient to get us through any test that presents itself. What a wonderful theme for inspirational sympathy poems.
Going Home
Go rest now precious one,
Your life in eternity has just begun.
Now you can walk, your legs are brand new.
All of heaven is now in your view.
Look all around, it's all in your sight,
There will never be another dark night.
Flowers and jewels, the street of pure gold,
and all of the things that we have been told.
I can just imagine the smile on your face
as you walk all around in that beautiful place.
Greeting our loved ones as you walk along,
while singing heaven's most beautiful song.
This is so very hard, but it will all be okay
,it isn't goodbye, we'll see you one day.
We love you and we'll miss you and at times it will be tough,
but as with everything, God's grace will be enough.
Anonymous
Here is another one of the inspirational sympathy poems we found written by an anonymous poet.
This person’s view of the afterlife, emphasizes a temporary resting place, a waiting room so to speak, where loved ones, here specifically children, await us to join them in the joy of eternity.
We found it to be one of just a few inspirational sympathy poems directed to those grieving the death of a child.
The poet echoes the belief that eternity will be a happy place without the pain and sorrow that we experience here in the earthly realm.
It is a gentle and hopeful way to help children accept the reality of death and make the journey of dying less frightening.
Children Who Die Are Not Really Alone
Children who die are not really alone,
But go to a place that is something like home,
Where they sleep the deep sleep, as quiet as stone,
Until we can join them when our lives are done.
Children who die are not really dead,
But just like good children tucked into bed,
Wait the long wait while we go ahead
Till our tales are all told and our tears are all shed.
Children who die feel no pleasure or pain
In the place where they wait till they see us again,
And all of us dance in a world washed with rain
Where the sun shines so brightly no sorrows remain
© By Anonymous
Reflections of Michael Smith
Find more of Michael's work at his website and be inspired.
Poetry of Allison Bright
In one of her inspirational sympathy poems, Allison Bright describes a poignant journey with a loved one who is dying from cancer.
She clearly portrays the helplessness and despair of watching this cruel disease take the life breath of a dear one right before your eyes.
This has so impacted her that she is unable even to utter the word “cancer”. She speaks of the times and events that might have been, and her unbelief at the news of her loved one’s passing.
Disbelief is a part of the normal grieving process and gives us time to come to terms with our losses.
The Only Word I Cannot Say
I miss my friend O so much
I miss his sweet and gentle touch
He'd run his fingers through his hair
If people laughed He didn't care
He was cool But I was not
He said someday We'd tie the knot
I wish he'd hold me and hug me tight
Squeeze me dearly With all his might
But as he lay on that hospital bed
They said “we're sorry Ma'am he's dead”
As the tears filled my eyes I want to run away and hide
I don't believe you “You're lying” I said
I placed my hand upon his head
“We're sorry ma'am We really are
It looks like his cancer's gone too far “
I put my hand into his
He squeezed right back I know he did
The monitor beeped and the line became squiggly
He whispered to me “ I love you so dearly”
Then the beep was really long
That's how I knew he was gone
Even now Still today
Cancer is the only word I cannot say
© By Allison Bright
It is Well With My Soul
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live:
If Jordan above me shall roll,
No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life
Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait,
The sky, not the grave, is our goal;
Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!
Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
so, it is well with my soul.
Horatio G. Spafford, 1873
Scripture: Psalm 146:1
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