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 104
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  2. 2 Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep By Clare Harner

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 68
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    • Votes 17440
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  3. 3 A Child Of Mine By Edgar A. Guest

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 21
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    • Favorited 105
    • Votes 2616
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  4. 4 But You Didn't By Merrill Glass

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 15
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    • Favorited 123
    • Votes 3941
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  5. 5 When Tomorrow Starts Without Me By David Romano

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 0
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    • Favorited 40
    • Votes 1253
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  7. 6 When Great Trees Fall By Maya Angelou

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 13
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    • Favorited 74
    • Votes 2661
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  8. 7 Seasons Of Grief By Belinda Stotler

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 31
    • Shares 11001
    • Favorited 146
    • Votes 2079
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  9. 8 My Memory Library By Sarah B. Blackstone

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 39
    • Shares 16119
    • Favorited 223
    • Votes 3833
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  10. 9 My Soulmate By John P. Read

    Heartache Of Losing A Loved One

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 57
    • Shares 13122
    • Favorited 123
    • Votes 1780
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  11. 10 Always There By Emma Marie Etwell

    Poem About Loved One Watching Over Us

    in Family Death Poems

    • Stories 8
    • Shares 17301
    • Favorited 130
    • Votes 2119
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  12. 11 How We Survive By Mark Rickerby

    Surviving The Unsurvivable: Journey Through Grief Poem

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 24
    • Shares 8691
    • Favorited 128
    • Votes 1810
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  13. 12 Remembering My Mother By Belinda Stotler

    Grieving And Healing With Memories

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 65
    • Shares 6872
    • Favorited 62
    • Votes 2225
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  15. 13 Please Don't Cry By Joe Green

    Poem About Loved One's Spirit Being Near

    in Sympathy Poems

    • Stories 15
    • Shares 6131
    • Favorited 120
    • Votes 1691
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  16. 14 Your Mother, Your Angel By Natasha Jordan

    Death Of Sister-In-Law Poem

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 19
    • Shares 4522
    • Favorited 74
    • Votes 1644
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  17. 15 Don't Be Sad When I Die By Musical Prayers

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 4658
    • Favorited 83
    • Votes 1990
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  18. 16 A Picture Of You By Deborah Robinson

    Poem About Death Of 25-Year-Old Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 205
    • Shares 10708
    • Favorited 123
    • Votes 4357
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  19. 17 Missing Mama By Claudia Lee

    Grief Over Mother Lost To Lung Cancer

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 99
    • Shares 12863
    • Favorited 138
    • Votes 3008
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  20. 18 Goodbye Dad By Leanne Brady

    The Positive Influence Of A Dad

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 21
    • Shares 20791
    • Favorited 117
    • Votes 2486
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  21. 19 My Mother, My Angel By Kathy J. Parenteau

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 67
    • Shares 16344
    • Favorited 162
    • Votes 3938
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  22. 20 For My Daddy By Christina Caburnay

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 41
    • Shares 5359
    • Favorited 115
    • Votes 1982
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  23. 21 Grandpa, I Miss You By Amanda Dwyer

    Poem Wishing Grandpa Stayed One More Year

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 56
    • Shares 8228
    • Favorited 104
    • Votes 3339
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  24. 22 How Grateful I Would Be To Have Just One More Day By Kathy J. Parenteau

    Missing Mother

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 17
    • Shares 10159
    • Favorited 133
    • Votes 1643
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  25. 23 Although You're Gone By Shannon Walker

    Poem About Love Making A Loss Easier

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 11697
    • Favorited 139
    • Votes 1879
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  26. 24 Remember Me By Anthony Dowson

    Poem About Being Gone But Not Forgotten

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 12
    • Shares 45874
    • Favorited 207
    • Votes 3181
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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 9516
    • Favorited 140
    • Votes 5175
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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 99
    • Shares 8598
    • Favorited 179
    • Votes 5644
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  29. 27 In Our Hearts By Rose M. De Leon

    Poem About Losing A Father

    in Death Moving On Poems

    • Stories 94
    • Shares 8052
    • Favorited 157
    • Votes 8159
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  30. 28 Memories By Louise Bailey

    Poem About Memories Of A Loved One

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 26
    • Shares 10574
    • Favorited 155
    • Votes 4500
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  31. 29 Half Of My Heart Is Gone By Barbara J. Rouse

    The Heart Of A Grieving Mother

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 80
    • Shares 8926
    • Favorited 49
    • Votes 1617
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  32. 30 I Miss You By Laura. B

    Grandfather's Death

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 5548
    • Favorited 42
    • Votes 4252
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  33. 31 For My Brother By Shelly Domenici

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 15
    • Shares 11247
    • Favorited 46
    • Votes 1535
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  34. 32 My Best Friend's Departure By Carina Spencer

    Grieving Cousin's Suicide

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 18
    • Shares 4319
    • Favorited 120
    • Votes 1437
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  35. 33 My Grandmother By Victoria L. Payne

    Rose Garden Of Memories

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    • Stories 45
    • Shares 5482
    • Favorited 68
    • Votes 2532
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  36. 34 Five Minutes By Annmarie Campbell

    In Memory Of My Dad

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 74
    • Shares 4482
    • Favorited 98
    • Votes 3448
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  37. 35 As One By Samantha M. Hann

    Poem About Holding Onto Memories After A Friend's Passing

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 9252
    • Favorited 111
    • Votes 1883
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  38. 36 For My Grandpa By Ilona M. Blake

    Remembering Grandfather

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 66
    • Shares 8376
    • Favorited 62
    • Votes 3538
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  39. 37 Light A Candle By J

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 9637
    • Favorited 68
    • Votes 2421
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  40. 38 Taken From Me By Angie M Flores

    Poem Asking God Why

    in Loss Poems

    • Stories 72
    • Shares 3367
    • Favorited 162
    • Votes 3213
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  41. 39 In Memory Of My Dad By Leah Hendrie

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 184
    • Shares 10090
    • Favorited 93
    • Votes 6839
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  42. 40 In Memory By Kimberly N. Chastain

    in Family Death Poems

    • Stories 75
    • Shares 5971
    • Favorited 117
    • Votes 5807
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  43. 41 Tribute To My Dad By Emma Cartwright

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 27
    • Shares 8007
    • Favorited 23
    • Votes 4294
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  44. 42 A Prayer For Mama By Kathy J. Parenteau

    in Dying Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 6379
    • Favorited 77
    • Votes 2276
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  45. 43 If I Could Hear Her By Carolyn Ferreira

    Grieving For Daughter With Love, Remembrance Poem

    in Daughter Death Poems

    • Stories 49
    • Shares 3859
    • Favorited 70
    • Votes 1189
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  46. 44 The Strength You Gave Me By Daniel Kerr

    Poem By Father Of Dead Baby

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 25
    • Shares 1559
    • Favorited 61
    • Votes 790
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  47. 45 For The Need Of You By Deborah Robinson

    Poem About Missing My Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 23
    • Shares 1847
    • Favorited 58
    • Votes 925
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  48. 46 No Goodbyes By Annette R. Hershey

    Last Moments With My Mom

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 19
    • Shares 2198
    • Favorited 45
    • Votes 548
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  49. 47 When God Comforted Me By Colleen Mclean

    Letter From God After Death Of Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 42
    • Shares 6608
    • Favorited 47
    • Votes 1635
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  50. 48 Sometimes By Colleen Ranney

    Poem For Parent Who Has Lost A Child

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 36
    • Shares 3431
    • Favorited 65
    • Votes 1709
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  51. 49 My Mother By Carol Bodenham

    Poem About Seeing Mother In The Sky

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 8
    • Shares 5796
    • Favorited 125
    • Votes 1089
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  52. 50 The Gift Of Life By Marni Fults

    in Abortion Poems

    • Stories 33
    • Shares 838
    • Favorited 27
    • Votes 1192
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  53. 51 My Aunt By Megan Stokes

    Death Of Aunt From Multiple Sclerosis

    in Aunt Death Poems

    • Stories 23
    • Shares 6582
    • Favorited 61
    • Votes 1997
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  54. 52 Missing You By Kathy Murphy

    Grief And Loneliness After Losing A Spouse

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 179
    • Shares 5451
    • Favorited 87
    • Votes 3662
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  55. 53 I Miss You, Grandma By Michelle Williams

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 45
    • Shares 6520
    • Favorited 66
    • Votes 3948
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  56. 54 My Dad, My Angel By Jamie A. Cirello

    Missing My Dad Poem

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 103
    • Shares 5190
    • Favorited 101
    • Votes 2768
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  57. 55 Goodbye, Granddad By Sarah Harrison

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 5058
    • Favorited 51
    • Votes 1992
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  58. 56 For My Big Brother By Tyra

    Poem For Loss Of Big Brother

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 39
    • Shares 4272
    • Favorited 65
    • Votes 2279
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  59. 57 My Lost Love By Anne Spiller

    Mourning A Spouse's Death Poem

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 226
    • Shares 4743
    • Favorited 97
    • Votes 3953
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  60. 58 A Tribute To Tyrone By Kily Dunbar

    Poem For Nephew's Funeral

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 26
    • Shares 5292
    • Favorited 39
    • Votes 1840
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  61. 59 A Wish And A Prayer By Lauren

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 61
    • Shares 6191
    • Favorited 44
    • Votes 2008
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  62. 60 Don't Cry For Me Today By Mercades

    In Memory Of A Friend Poem

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 12
    • Shares 8532
    • Favorited 105
    • Votes 1535
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  63. 61 We Will Miss You, Dear Mom By Mallissa A. Moore

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 25
    • Shares 3896
    • Favorited 100
    • Votes 2896
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  64. 62 I Love You, Son By Ambika Adhikari Tiwari

    Poem About Losing A Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 176
    • Shares 3514
    • Favorited 58
    • Votes 2520
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  65. 63 Wish You Were Here By Diana Doyle

    Missing My Dad

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 171
    • Shares 4712
    • Favorited 58
    • Votes 4277
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  66. 64 Goodbye Brother By Sunshine

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 30
    • Shares 6821
    • Favorited 57
    • Votes 3064
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  67. 65 My Aunt Jean By Joan C. Johnson

    Poem For An Aunt Who Died

    in Aunt Death Poems

    • Stories 39
    • Shares 5894
    • Favorited 45
    • Votes 2032
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  68. 66 The Loss Of A Loved One By Kenya. H

    in Sympathy Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 4364
    • Favorited 58
    • Votes 2179
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  69. 67 Remembrance By Laura M. Phipps-Kelley

    Remembering Mom Poem

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 26
    • Shares 2290
    • Favorited 50
    • Votes 1812
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  70. 68 A Horse On A Hill By Lisa E. Sheroan

    The Death Of My Mom

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 78
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 32
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  71. 69 When I Remember You By Timothy Halliday

    Remembering A Spouse

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 936
    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 170
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  72. 70 I Let You Go By Jane E. White

    Letting Go Of A Loved One

    in Dying Poems

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 2120
    • Favorited 39
    • Votes 330
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  73. 71 For My Little One By Cm

    Although We Never Met

    in Miscarriage Poems

    • Stories 5
    • Shares 3615
    • Favorited 37
    • Votes 470
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  74. 72 The Funeral Poem By Whiskurz

    Finding Peace In Loss

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 881
    • Favorited 5
    • Votes 59
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  75. 73 If You Would Have Known By Shelby N. Merchen

    You Left Too Soon

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 10
    • Shares 2498
    • Favorited 69
    • Votes 596
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  76. 74 Broken By Veronica Mcmickle And Nada Hottinger

    Poem About Loss And The Struggle To Move On

    in Death Of Partner Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 496
    • Favorited 7
    • Votes 58
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  77. 75 Heaven's Rocking Chair By Ron Tranmer

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 10
    • Shares 3783
    • Favorited 53
    • Votes 863
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  78. 76 Grandma By Dan

    Things I Learned From My Grandma

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 1089
    • Favorited 15
    • Votes 166
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  79. 77 Missing You By John P. Read

    Wishing For One More Day With Wife Poem

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 6
    • Shares 1177
    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 175
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  80. 78 Birthday Wishes To My Son In Heaven By Deborah Robinson

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 3065
    • Favorited 28
    • Votes 635
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  81. 79 Life Is But A Dream By Paul Hayward

    Reassurance On Losing A Loved One

    in Death Moving On Poems

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 2273
    • Favorited 43
    • Votes 382
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  82. 80 Stillness By Audrey Klatkiewicz

    Searching For You Now That You're Gone

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 2000
    • Favorited 32
    • Votes 468
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  83. 81 A Heavenly Birthday By Eric R. Harvey

    Birthday Wishes To Daughter In Heaven

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1043
    • Favorited 33
    • Votes 286
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  84. 82 Dad, What's It Like In Heaven? By Patricia A Fleming

    Father's Day In Heaven

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 2447
    • Favorited 51
    • Votes 455
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  85. 83 Missing You, Nan By Sarah Harrison

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 3484
    • Favorited 23
    • Votes 407
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  86. 84 Farewell, My Dear Friend By Patricia A Fleming

    Losing A Close Friend

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 1738
    • Favorited 14
    • Votes 258
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  87. 85 Our Song By Jodi M. Kucera

    The Loss Of A Daughter

    in Daughter Death Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 1550
    • Favorited 21
    • Votes 335
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  88. 86 Grandpa By Lisa D. Jessie

    The Loss Of A Grandson

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 389
    • Favorited 8
    • Votes 128
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  89. 87 Jim By Jacqueline A. Grieve

    Suicide Of Brother

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 1689
    • Favorited 42
    • Votes 342
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  90. 88 Reality By Denise Tiburcio

    Unable To Sleep Because Of Grief

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 9
    • Shares 2034
    • Favorited 35
    • Votes 386
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  91. 89 Reflections By David John Love

    Poem About Remembered Feelings And Choices

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 12
    • Shares 2608
    • Favorited 30
    • Votes 643
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  92. 90 Maleah Antionette Gray By Courtney A. Eller

    God Gave Me An Angel

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 1558
    • Favorited 14
    • Votes 209
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  93. 91 Heartache By Ann D. Stevenson

    Wishing To Be There When A Loved One Is Dying

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 10
    • Shares 680
    • Favorited 37
    • Votes 154
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  94. 92 Troubled Heart By Ron Tranmer

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 1649
    • Favorited 94
    • Votes 588
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  95. 93 You Mattered To Me By Ruth Morris

    Poem About The Love A Daughter Has For Her Mother

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 21
    • Shares 3649
    • Favorited 98
    • Votes 968
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  96. 94 An Unfinished Life By Madi N Mikala's Mom

    Poem Not Understanding Why Son Was Taken

    in Miscarriage Poems

    • Stories 15
    • Shares 473
    • Favorited 29
    • Votes 488
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  97. 95 A Letter To My Unborn Child By Kaitlyn

    in Miscarriage Poems

    • Stories 27
    • Shares 3175
    • Favorited 54
    • Votes 1531
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  98. 96 Together Yet Apart By Kyra Lee

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 20
    • Shares 889
    • Favorited 24
    • Votes 799
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  99. 97 Our Hearts Are Broken Forever By Grace Bourke

    Death Of Sister Poem

    in Sister Death Poems

    • Stories 40
    • Shares 5887
    • Favorited 29
    • Votes 1249
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  100. 98 The Celebration Of Your Life By Jodi L. Daly

    Last Respects For A Friend Poem

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 13499
    • Favorited 40
    • Votes 1520
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  101. 99 Memories By Tamarah M. Olsen

    Poem About Losing A Brother

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 5
    • Shares 8513
    • Favorited 92
    • Votes 1800
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  102. 100 Rest, Our Dear Cousin By Michelle Alexander

    Tribute To Cousin Who Passed Away

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 4789
    • Favorited 25
    • Votes 2170
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