Loss of a Friend Poems

Loss of a Friend Poems

Tribute Poems on the Loss of a Friend

What are some of the feelings that one might feel when a friend passes away? When someone that is special to us is gone it can be difficult to continue living life. Things that were special to you may begin to seem pointless when you don't have that special person to share it with. All of the things that you did together are reminders of the loss that you have suffered. Do yourself a favor and take the time to mourn your loss. As you go through the five stages of grief; denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance, memories of the good times you spent together may bring a smile to your face instead of a painful grimace.

29 Funeral Poems for Friends

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  1. 1. As One


    • By Samantha M. Hann
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    It's okay to miss you,
    It's okay to cry.
    Just know I'll never forget you.
    This isn't a permanent goodbye.

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    I lost a dear one yesterday. She died of kidney failure. We were supposed to get married soon. We both had plans for the future. She was the one with a plain/good heart. She was full of life....

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  3. 2. Don't Cry For Me Today


    • By Mercades
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2011 with permission of the Author.

    Don't cry for me today,
    I wouldn't want it this way.

    Be strong and smile,

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    I understand how you feel. I lost my parents and 4 of my best friends in a short time. Overwhelming grief affected my faith in God and took over my life. Every day I wonder, "Where did all...

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  5. 3. Since The Loss Of You

    • By Tiffany
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Since the loss of you,
    I've learned to live for each day
    And take it as a blessing,
    Knowing it may not always be this way.

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    When I was about ten, I went to my first summer camp. I had so much fun. No one could break that happiness I had throughout the whole camp. I always made friends with older people, manly...

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  6. 4. The Celebration Of Your Life

    • By Jodi L. Daly
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2014 with permission of the Author.

    We are here to celebrate your life
    And the measure of its worth
    And every single life you touched
    While you were on this earth.

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  7. 5. Time Is Meant To Heal

    • By Kim Thompson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Although unheard, I thank you
    For always being there.
    Even when you were bedridden,
    You always seemed to care.

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    My friend passed away on the 27th July 2013, 10 days before her 21st birthday. She'd had a hard fight with Cystic Fibrosis. I had to leave the country the day that she passed away, but the...

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  8. 6. My Best Friend Natalie

    • By Staci J. Selke
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2007 with permission of the Author.

    I sit around and wonder
    and watch the days go by.
    I look at all the pictures
    and ask, why did you have to die?

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    I lost a friend about a year ago. She was 13 or 14 years old and like family to me. Some people think it was suicide, but I'm not sure. Even though it's been almost a year, I still have...

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  9. 7. Everywhere

    • By Tara L. Collacchi
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2016 with permission of the Author.

    There was no time to say goodbye.
    But this I ask - please do not cry.
    Remember me as you think best.
    Remember the happy times, but forget the rest.

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    Joan was a very positive lady who suffered from COVID-19 twice. I enjoyed your short friendship and missed you when you left the group I lived in. A stroke didn't dampen your understanding of...

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  10. 8. Farewell, My Dear Friend

    I lost a precious part of me
    Where you once dwelled, dear friend.
    A bond that spanned a lifetime
    Came abruptly to an end.

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  11. 9. My Wish For You

    • By Debra Chesnoff
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2011 with permission of the Author.

    I wish I could give you many more years.
    I wish I could erase away all of your tears.

    I want to take away all of your pain.

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    On this very same day, I lost a friend who was more like a sister to me. She has been suffering from kidney failure for more than 4 years now, and only today God decided to snatch her away...

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  12. 10. My Best Friend Died

    • By Alice Edwards
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2015 with permission of the Author.

    My best friend has gone away.
    No more will we laugh and play,
    No more games and whispered secrets shared.
    No more comfort knowing she cared.

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    It's been a super bad start to this year. It seems like every week I have had to say goodbye to those I considered so dear. Many I didn't even get to talk to one last time. It's put me in a...

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  13. 11. Farewell My Friend

    • By Judy Marriott
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2011 with permission of the Author.

    Farewell my friend, you're leaving.
    It's time for you to go.
    Your friendship was a blessing,
    And I will miss you so.

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    On MAY 9, 2017, around 04:00 in early hours of the morning heaven couldn't wait for Lindo. May 8th is my birthday. I celebrated it all by myself and planned that on the coming weekend Lindo...

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  14. 12. Shining Star

    • By Anon
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2012 with permission of the Author.

    The angels looked down from heaven one night.
    They searched for miles afar,
    And deep within the distance
    They could see a shining star.

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    In memory of my aunt, Rose, who is looking down on us right now. She is definitely a guardian angel because my 7 year old (who is now 9) was hit by a drunk driver while crossing the street...

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  15. 13. When A Friend Bids Goodbye

    • By Kathrine Yee Baraquia
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    My dear friend,
    close your eyes...
    hold my hand,
    and hear me whisper.

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    This poem touched my heart. I lost two friends some years ago. They each kept their sickness from me. I just didn't know. The last time that I saw one of them I took her all of her birthday...

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  16. 14. Dear Friend

    • By Stephanie Solis
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Today is the day you will be laid to rest,
    But you know what they say,
    God only takes the best.
    Everything happens for a reason,

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    I lost a dear friend and very close colleague of mine during the Easter Break precisely April 25, 2019 (Easter Sunday) in a ghastly motor accident while visiting family at country home....

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  17. 15. Memories Of Jan

    • By Marcia A. Newton
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 28, 2022 with permission of the Author.

    Every day you cross my mind in memories that I treasure
    like the times we use to travel and cook and the times we sang together.
    I never got to say goodbye, but I'll never stop talking to you
    and let you know how my day is going and share a memory or two.

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    • Stories 1
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    Covid has taken away some of the best. I know you are in heaven, so I only grieve for the ones left behind...but could you just tell Jesus to let us feel your presence, and thank him for his...

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  18. 16. MaryAnn's Eternal Garden

    • By Sherry Rockhill
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2014 with permission of the Author.

    You can no longer see me, but please know that I am there
    I am the flowers in the garden, I am the wind beneath your hair
    The memories that I left behind, shall forever be with you
    As for me I am in heaven now, where my life will start anew

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    • Shares 1930
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    • Votes 388
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    I am a breast cancer survive. Out lived two beautiful women in my life my mother and co-worker they both had stage 4 breast cancer. Please don't blame them because cancer gave no signs the...

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  19. 17. Birthdays In Heaven

    • By Meena
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2019 with permission of the Author.

    I remember the first day we met.
    You were all smiles, always happy.
    This I must say is the saddest birthday yet
    Because I still haven't learned to forget.

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    • Rating 4.47
  20. 18. I Miss You

    • By Alyssa
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2011 with permission of the Author.

    I miss you so much
    You don't have a clue
    You were like a brother
    now my heart is in two

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    • Stories 3
    • Shares 219
    • Favorited 8
    • Votes 114
    • Rating 4.41
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    This really sums up how I feel I just lost my friend today, she went missing 3 weeks ago and they found her this morning dead hanging from a rope, I am always going to remember her, so I know...

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  21. 19. Best Friends

    • By Tsambika Angelidakis
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2007 with permission of the Author.

    I know you are in a better place,
    But I miss looking at your face.
    You were so young to die.
    Every night I sit and cry,

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    • Stories 9
    • Shares 947
    • Favorited 32
    • Votes 611
    • Rating 4.38
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    My best friend died on 09/23/17. It was the hardest thing I've ever gone through. She killed herself, and I can't help but think that I was to blame. Not even 3 days later, another one of my...

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  22. 20. Just One Thing I Should Have Said

    • By Ciara
    • Published by Family Friend Poems December 2012 with permission of the Author.

    He is a friend to remember,
    A friend I miss so much.
    I think about all the laughter
    And even the times we'd touch.

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    • Stories 0
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    • Votes 494
    • Rating 4.38

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