Poem: Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

This gentle poem is a balm to ones left behind after a loved one has passed. It invites the listener to think about the loved one as being all around them. With its comforting images of birds and snow, and gracious rhymes, it soothes and gives another way to think of the departed. It evokes the notion that death is not an end, but a transformation like the wind all around us. The poem is frequently read at funerals and has circled the globe due to its popularity. It has brought me comfort since I first read it when I was a child, grieving over the loss of my Grandpa. I still find comfort in it and often send it along in a handwritten note to those who are grieving. Clare Harner is the author, although it is frequently attributed to others.