Send Comfort to the Bereaved with a Unique Poetic Tribute

By: Amy Gumley
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:41:51
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I want to express my deep sympathies to you in your time of loss. The process of grief is a hard one and takes time. The one thing I know for certain is this: the love you have for the departed and they for you will stay with you forever. Having lost my Father when I was only 12 years old, I know that death is a tragic time for families.

I feel that expressing your grief in a customized poem not only help you "get it out of your system" but also helps the family get on with their lives.

I hope this provides a little comfort to you. When you wish to send a note of condolence, I suggest doing it in verse. In this way, you can craft your thoughts into words and when times are tough, reread the poem.

Here is a sympathy poem from a sister-in-law to her brother-in-law that I wrote. Barbra was delighted, Dear Amy, "The poem is wonderful. You did a fantastic job. This was a devastating time for us and your poem helped ease our grief. Thank you so very much!"

It would be my privilege to write for you in your time of need.

Sympathy Poem - An Example

Dear Eric,

I hope the words I use today
Successfully express
The way I feel about you
And just why you were the best.

Michelle knew she had found true love
The moment that you kissed her,
I thank you for the warmth and joy
You brought to my darling sister.

A wonderful friend and brother-in-law,
You always made me proud,
Your electric smile and big brown eyes
Shining out in every crowd.

Putting other people first,
Considerate, kind and caring,
When I needed someone to count on,
With you there was no comparing.

With camping however, I do recall,
You'd occasionally try some guilt on,
I told you then and I'll tell you again,
I only camp at The Hilton!

Weekends at Herfy's and riding around
In your great big yellow Chevelle,
Laughter and times I'll never forget,
Stories I'll always re-tell.

Arms black with grease, head under a hood,
The thrill of an engine with power,
Skilled drivers' chases in NASCAR races,
Gave you many a happy hour.

Being outdoors was something you loved,
Snowmobiling, hunting and fishing,
Enjoying the world as much as you could,
Getting on with life, doing - not wishing.

Some local children's soccer teams
Can now only play half-hearted,
Missing the smiles and encouraging words,
Since their favorite coach departed.

Battling hard with an iron will,
To prove the doctors wrong,
You never flinched from the fight at hand,
Courageous, brave and strong.

Expressions of love are heard every day
And always a smile when they're said,
Cherished the most is the one that we shared
Holding hands by your hospital bed.

Travis and Brittany, Brandon and Kayla,
Darrell, myself and Michelle,
Are sending all the love in our hearts
To Heaven's newest angel.

Of all your beautiful qualities,
Your feelings, thoughts and emotion,
We're grateful that we got to enjoy
Your wonderful warmth and devotion.

The love in my heart will always hold
The joy of your soul sublime,
I'll remember you fondly every day,
And treasure you, safe from time.

One of life's good guys, gentle and kind,
With a happiness almost mesmeric,
I will love and miss you always,
My darling brother-in-law Eric.

Missing you every day

Your loving Sister-in-law

Barbra

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