To those in my extended family who suffered a loss today, I wanted to give the words that I've found comforting over the years. I don't know the author's name and I don't know if the poem has a title, but I had copied it down and always look back to it at these times...
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Wishing you all peace,
Your Annie
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My thoughts are with you at this sad time. The Poem was written by Mary Elizabeth Frye, and there are a few slightly different versions of it.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very beautiful and moving poem.
Hope that you found this helpful.
Thanks, Alice.
ReplyDeleteNo problems! My thoughts go out to you, especially today.
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs!