Death Poems

Heartfelt Poems on Losing Family, Friends and Loved Ones

Death Poems contains many of our most read and commented on poems. Great suffering, such as when a loved one dies, drives us to find release and comfort through connecting with others who have experienced what we are going through. Just reading the stories and poems shared by people crazed by a similar grief to ours, can somehow actualize our feelings and bring solace to our grieving souls. It is our sincere hope that you find this comfort which you need.
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100 Most Popular Death Poems

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  1. 1 Death Is Nothing At All By Henry Scott-Holland

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 100
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    • Votes 12739
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  2. 2 Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep By Clare Harner

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 64
    • Shares 142364
    • Favorited 480
    • Votes 11827
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  3. 3 My Soulmate By John P. Read

    Heartache Of Losing A Loved One

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 50
    • Shares 11053
    • Favorited 116
    • Votes 1555
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  4. 4 My Memory Library By Sarah B. Blackstone

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 39
    • Shares 13884
    • Favorited 206
    • Votes 1594
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  5. 5 Seasons Of Grief By Belinda Stotler

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 28
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    • Favorited 125
    • Votes 1249
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  7. 6 How We Survive By Mark Rickerby

    Surviving The Unsurvivable: Journey Through Grief Poem

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 24
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    • Favorited 114
    • Votes 1035
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  8. 7 A Child Of Mine By Edgar A. Guest

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 18
    • Shares 10550
    • Favorited 83
    • Votes 1891
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  9. 8 Please Don't Cry By Joe Green

    Poem About Loved One's Spirit Being Near

    in Sympathy Poems

    • Stories 14
    • Shares 5515
    • Favorited 112
    • Votes 611
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  10. 9 Remembering My Mother By Belinda Stotler

    Grieving And Healing With Memories

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 65
    • Shares 5537
    • Favorited 54
    • Votes 882
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  11. 10 When Great Trees Fall By Maya Angelou

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 11
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    • Favorited 62
    • Votes 2146
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  12. 11 Your Mother, Your Angel By Natasha Jordan

    Death Of Sister-In-Law Poem

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 19
    • Shares 3189
    • Favorited 69
    • Votes 485
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  13. 12 Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night By Dylan Thomas

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 5
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    • Votes 862
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  15. 13 Remember By Christina Rossetti

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 2
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  16. 14 Time Does Not Bring Relief (Sonnet II) By Edna St. Vincent Millay

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 12
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    • Favorited 42
    • Votes 925
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  17. 15 A Picture Of You By Deborah Robinson

    Poem About Death Of 25-Year-Old Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 204
    • Shares 7945
    • Favorited 111
    • Votes 1606
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  18. 16 My Mother, My Angel By Kathy J. Parenteau

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 65
    • Shares 11634
    • Favorited 154
    • Votes 1131
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  19. 17 Grandpa, I Miss You By Amanda Dwyer

    Poem Wishing Grandpa Stayed One More Year

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 56
    • Shares 7041
    • Favorited 100
    • Votes 908
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  20. 18 Missing Mama By Claudia Lee

    Grief Over Mother Lost To Lung Cancer

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 99
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    • Favorited 122
    • Votes 1024
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  21. 19 Half Of My Heart Is Gone By Barbara J. Rouse

    The Heart Of A Grieving Mother

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 77
    • Shares 7688
    • Favorited 47
    • Votes 1417
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  22. 20 Although You're Gone By Shannon Walker

    Poem About Love Making A Loss Easier

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 8439
    • Favorited 133
    • Votes 821
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  23. 21 Always There By Emma Marie Etwell

    Poem About Loved One Watching Over Us

    in Family Death Poems

    • Stories 8
    • Shares 13915
    • Favorited 121
    • Votes 960
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  24. 22 Remember Me By Anthony Dowson

    Poem About Being Gone But Not Forgotten

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 36866
    • Favorited 194
    • Votes 1684
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  25. 23 Goodbye Dad By Leanne Brady

    The Positive Influence Of A Dad

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 20
    • Shares 16794
    • Favorited 109
    • Votes 1836
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  26. 24 How Grateful I Would Be To Have Just One More Day By Kathy J. Parenteau

    Missing Mother

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 17
    • Shares 8234
    • Favorited 121
    • Votes 794
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  27. 25 My Dad By Disarae G. Kuhn

    Poem For Dad In Heaven

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 70
    • Shares 7385
    • Favorited 134
    • Votes 969
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  28. 26 A Daughter's Promise By Allie B. Quaglieri

    Poem From Daughter To Departed Mother

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 98
    • Shares 5951
    • Favorited 170
    • Votes 1081
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  29. 27 Memories By Louise Bailey

    Poem About Memories Of A Loved One

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 26
    • Shares 8358
    • Favorited 146
    • Votes 1059
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  30. 28 I Miss You By Laura. B

    Grandfather's Death

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 5069
    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 3045
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  31. 29 When God Comforted Me By Colleen Mclean

    Letter From God After Death Of Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 42
    • Shares 5182
    • Favorited 46
    • Votes 744
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  32. 30 For My Brother By Shelly Domenici

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 15
    • Shares 10168
    • Favorited 42
    • Votes 1395
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  33. 31 My Best Friend's Departure By Carina Spencer

    Grieving Cousin's Suicide

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 17
    • Shares 3571
    • Favorited 116
    • Votes 977
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  34. 32 I Miss You, Grandma By Michelle Williams

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 45
    • Shares 5757
    • Favorited 64
    • Votes 1682
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  35. 33 For My Grandpa By Ilona M. Blake

    Remembering Grandfather

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 66
    • Shares 7065
    • Favorited 59
    • Votes 1009
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  36. 34 Light A Candle By J

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 8073
    • Favorited 60
    • Votes 834
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  37. 35 In Memory Of My Dad By Leah Hendrie

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 184
    • Shares 8309
    • Favorited 91
    • Votes 1781
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  38. 36 As One By Samantha M. Hann

    Poem About Holding Onto Memories After A Friend's Passing

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 6
    • Shares 7438
    • Favorited 100
    • Votes 1484
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  39. 37 In Memory By Kimberly N. Chastain

    in Family Death Poems

    • Stories 75
    • Shares 4667
    • Favorited 116
    • Votes 750
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  40. 38 In Our Hearts By Rose M. De Leon

    Poem About Losing A Father

    in Death Moving On Poems

    • Stories 94
    • Shares 6082
    • Favorited 151
    • Votes 706
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  41. 39 But You Didn't By Merrill Glass

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 13
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    • Votes 1817
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  42. 40 Tribute To My Dad By Emma Cartwright

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 26
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    • Favorited 21
    • Votes 2311
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  43. 41 A Prayer For Mama By Kathy J. Parenteau

    in Dying Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 5070
    • Favorited 72
    • Votes 916
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  44. 42 The Strength You Gave Me By Daniel Kerr

    Poem By Father Of Dead Baby

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 25
    • Shares 1213
    • Favorited 56
    • Votes 217
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  45. 43 The Gift Of Life By Marni Fults

    in Abortion Poems

    • Stories 32
    • Shares 525
    • Favorited 26
    • Votes 178
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  46. 44 If I Could Hear Her By Carolyn Ferreira

    Grieving For Daughter With Love, Remembrance Poem

    in Daughter Death Poems

    • Stories 44
    • Shares 3017
    • Favorited 68
    • Votes 582
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  47. 45 No Goodbyes By Annette R. Hershey

    Last Moments With My Mom

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 17
    • Shares 1534
    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 240
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  48. 46 Five Minutes By Annmarie Campbell

    In Memory Of My Dad

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 74
    • Shares 3735
    • Favorited 94
    • Votes 475
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  49. 47 My Dad, My Angel By Jamie A. Cirello

    Missing My Dad Poem

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 103
    • Shares 3725
    • Favorited 97
    • Votes 480
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  50. 48 Missing You By Kathy Murphy

    Grief And Loneliness After Losing A Spouse

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 178
    • Shares 4133
    • Favorited 80
    • Votes 1349
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  51. 49 For My Daddy By Christina Caburnay

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 41
    • Shares 4152
    • Favorited 113
    • Votes 713
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  52. 50 Wish You Were Here By Diana Doyle

    Missing My Dad

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 171
    • Shares 4150
    • Favorited 57
    • Votes 1248
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  53. 51 My Lost Love By Anne Spiller

    Mourning A Spouse's Death Poem

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 225
    • Shares 3425
    • Favorited 92
    • Votes 968
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  54. 52 Taken From Me By Angie M Flores

    Poem Asking God Why

    in Loss Poems

    • Stories 72
    • Shares 2295
    • Favorited 152
    • Votes 395
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  55. 53 Don't Cry For Me Today By Mercades

    In Memory Of A Friend Poem

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 6673
    • Favorited 98
    • Votes 715
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  56. 54 Memories By Tamarah M. Olsen

    Poem About Losing A Brother

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 6917
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    • Votes 838
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  57. 55 Goodbye Brother By Sunshine

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 26
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  58. 56 Loved And Lost By Christine G. McCloskey

    Poem About The Process Of Healing

    in Loss Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 6841
    • Favorited 66
    • Votes 887
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  59. 57 Baby Boy By Angie Milton

    Poem Saying Goodbye To Unborn Son

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 526
    • Favorited 26
    • Votes 32
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  60. 58 The Greatest Man By Derick Revane

    Poem For Father's Memorial Service

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 868
    • Favorited 24
    • Votes 77
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  61. 59 Heaven's Rocking Chair By Ron Tranmer

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 10
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    • Favorited 50
    • Votes 369
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  62. 60 When Tomorrow Starts Without Me By David Romano

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 0
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    • Favorited 1
    • Votes 103
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  63. 61 Life Is But A Dream By Paul Hayward

    Reassurance On Losing A Loved One

    in Death Moving On Poems

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 2012
    • Favorited 41
    • Votes 265
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  64. 62 For My Little One By Mary Cathleen

    Although We Never Met

    in Miscarriage Poems

    • Stories 5
    • Shares 2936
    • Favorited 35
    • Votes 388
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  65. 63 Your Spirit By Peace T. Ngo

    Poem Tribute To A Beloved Father

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 3152
    • Favorited 16
    • Votes 143
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  66. 64 If You Would Have Known By Shelby N. Merchen

    You Left Too Soon

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 9
    • Shares 1686
    • Favorited 62
    • Votes 464
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  67. 65 Missing You By John P. Read

    Wishing For One More Day With Wife Poem

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 6
    • Shares 740
    • Favorited 34
    • Votes 123
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  68. 66 Dad, What's It Like In Heaven? By Patricia A Fleming

    Father's Day In Heaven

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 2187
    • Favorited 48
    • Votes 418
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  69. 67 When I Remember You By Timothy Halliday

    Remembering A Spouse

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 737
    • Favorited 29
    • Votes 143
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  70. 68 Stillness By Audrey Klatkiewicz

    Searching For You Now That You're Gone

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 1765
    • Favorited 29
    • Votes 398
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  71. 69 I Let You Go By Jane E. White

    Letting Go Of A Loved One

    in Dying Poems

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1761
    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 278
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  72. 70 Goodbye To My Dad By Debra Marie

    Remembering My Wonderful Dad Poem

    in Loss Poems

    • Stories 12
    • Shares 1165
    • Favorited 13
    • Votes 149
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  73. 71 Silhouette By Tony Doiron

    Poem On Anniversary Of Daughter's Death

    in Daughter Death Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 1491
    • Favorited 36
    • Votes 333
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  74. 72 Grandma By Dan

    Things I Learned From My Grandma

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 854
    • Favorited 14
    • Votes 139
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  75. 73 Birthday Wishes To My Son In Heaven By Deborah Robinson

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 2702
    • Favorited 27
    • Votes 577
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  76. 74 To My Daddy, On Your Birthday By Danniele Berkley

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 2658
    • Favorited 29
    • Votes 311
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  77. 75 For The Need Of You By Deborah Robinson

    Poem About Missing My Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 1281
    • Favorited 55
    • Votes 411
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  78. 76 My Aunt By Megan Stokes

    Death Of Aunt From Multiple Sclerosis

    in Aunt Death Poems

    • Stories 23
    • Shares 5300
    • Favorited 55
    • Votes 609
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  79. 77 A Wish And A Prayer By Lauren

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 61
    • Shares 4981
    • Favorited 39
    • Votes 688
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  80. 78 Sometimes By Colleen Ranney

    Poem For Parent Who Has Lost A Child

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 36
    • Shares 2714
    • Favorited 55
    • Votes 614
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  81. 79 Goodbye, Granddad By Sarah Harrison

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 3971
    • Favorited 47
    • Votes 474
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  82. 80 Our Hearts Are Broken Forever By Grace Bourke

    Death Of Sister Poem

    in Sister Death Poems

    • Stories 40
    • Shares 4616
    • Favorited 28
    • Votes 507
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  83. 81 My Mother By Carol Bodenham

    Poem About Seeing Mother In The Sky

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 8
    • Shares 4023
    • Favorited 117
    • Votes 351
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  84. 82 The Celebration Of Your Life By Jodi L. Daly

    Last Respects For A Friend Poem

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 8823
    • Favorited 32
    • Votes 678
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  85. 83 A Letter To My Unborn Child By Kaitlyn

    in Miscarriage Poems

    • Stories 27
    • Shares 2695
    • Favorited 52
    • Votes 577
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  86. 84 My Grandmother By Victoria L. Payne

    Rose Garden Of Memories

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    • Stories 45
    • Shares 4354
    • Favorited 65
    • Votes 469
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  87. 85 My Unborn Love By Dimplez

    in Abortion Poems

    • Stories 19
    • Shares 939
    • Favorited 16
    • Votes 235
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  88. 86 Poem For Nana By Sarah Vine

    A Poetic Tribute To Grandma

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 34
    • Shares 1403
    • Favorited 36
    • Votes 113
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  89. 87 We Will Miss You, Dear Mom By Mallissa A. Moore

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 25
    • Shares 2837
    • Favorited 95
    • Votes 347
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  90. 88 I Love You, Son By Ambika Adhikari Tiwari

    Poem About Losing A Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 175
    • Shares 2514
    • Favorited 54
    • Votes 569
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  91. 89 Together Yet Apart By Kyra Lee

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 20
    • Shares 563
    • Favorited 23
    • Votes 89
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  92. 90 My Best Friend Natalie By Staci J. Selke

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 33
    • Shares 2275
    • Favorited 24
    • Votes 291
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  93. 91 You Mattered To Me By Ruth Morris

    Poem About The Love A Daughter Has For Her Mother

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 20
    • Shares 2661
    • Favorited 92
    • Votes 360
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  94. 92 Since The Loss Of You By Tiffany

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 9
    • Shares 5893
    • Favorited 61
    • Votes 623
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  95. 93 Rest, Our Dear Cousin By Michelle Alexander

    Tribute To Cousin Who Passed Away

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 3447
    • Favorited 22
    • Votes 1080
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  96. 94 My Aunt Jean By Joan C. Johnson

    Poem For An Aunt Who Died

    in Aunt Death Poems

    • Stories 39
    • Shares 4885
    • Favorited 43
    • Votes 488
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  97. 95 A Tribute To Tyrone By Kily Dunbar

    Poem For Nephew's Funeral

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 25
    • Shares 4128
    • Favorited 34
    • Votes 718
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  98. 96 Time Is Meant To Heal By Kim Thompson

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 15
    • Shares 2536
    • Favorited 40
    • Votes 303
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  99. 97 The Leaving By Colin Jarratt

    Poem About The Anger And Pain Of Losing Wife

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 24
    • Shares 1320
    • Favorited 36
    • Votes 282
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  100. 98 Eternal Love By Terrie Brushette

    Poem About Loss Of Friend, Soulmate And Lover

    in Death Of Partner Poems

    • Stories 35
    • Shares 1252
    • Favorited 28
    • Votes 320
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  101. 99 Remembrance By Laura M. Phipps-Kelley

    Remembering Mom Poem

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 26
    • Shares 1646
    • Favorited 46
    • Votes 283
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  102. 100 The Loss Of A Loved One By Kenya. H

    in Sympathy Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 3495
    • Favorited 57
    • Votes 352
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