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 102
    • Shares 218301
    • Favorited 318
    • Votes 17884
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  2. 2 Seasons Of Grief By Belinda Stotler

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 28
    • Shares 10248
    • Favorited 127
    • Votes 1958
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  3. 3 Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep By Clare Harner

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 64
    • Shares 152570
    • Favorited 481
    • Votes 16782
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  4. 4 My Memory Library By Sarah B. Blackstone

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 39
    • Shares 15288
    • Favorited 209
    • Votes 3747
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  5. 5 My Soulmate By John P. Read

    Heartache Of Losing A Loved One

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 50
    • Shares 11734
    • Favorited 116
    • Votes 1657
    • Rating
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  7. 6 A Child Of Mine By Edgar A. Guest

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 18
    • Shares 11167
    • Favorited 85
    • Votes 1993
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  8. 7 How We Survive By Mark Rickerby

    Surviving The Unsurvivable: Journey Through Grief Poem

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 24
    • Shares 8107
    • Favorited 115
    • Votes 1730
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  9. 8 When Great Trees Fall By Maya Angelou

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 27328
    • Favorited 62
    • Votes 2213
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  10. 9 Remembering My Mother By Belinda Stotler

    Grieving And Healing With Memories

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 65
    • Shares 5723
    • Favorited 56
    • Votes 2087
    • Rating
  11. 10 Your Mother, Your Angel By Natasha Jordan

    Death Of Sister-In-Law Poem

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 19
    • Shares 3661
    • Favorited 70
    • Votes 1555
    • Rating
  12. 11 Please Don't Cry By Joe Green

    Poem About Loved One's Spirit Being Near

    in Sympathy Poems

    • Stories 14
    • Shares 5909
    • Favorited 113
    • Votes 1661
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  13. 12 Don't Be Sad When I Die By Musical Prayers

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 3796
    • Favorited 82
    • Votes 1920
    • Rating
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  15. 13 A Picture Of You By Deborah Robinson

    Poem About Death Of 25-Year-Old Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 204
    • Shares 9389
    • Favorited 113
    • Votes 4108
    • Rating
  16. 14 Missing Mama By Claudia Lee

    Grief Over Mother Lost To Lung Cancer

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 99
    • Shares 11143
    • Favorited 122
    • Votes 2857
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  17. 15 Goodbye Dad By Leanne Brady

    The Positive Influence Of A Dad

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 20
    • Shares 18635
    • Favorited 109
    • Votes 2304
    • Rating
  18. 16 Grandpa, I Miss You By Amanda Dwyer

    Poem Wishing Grandpa Stayed One More Year

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 56
    • Shares 7898
    • Favorited 100
    • Votes 3306
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  19. 17 My Mother, My Angel By Kathy J. Parenteau

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 66
    • Shares 13977
    • Favorited 154
    • Votes 3766
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  20. 18 For My Daddy By Christina Caburnay

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 41
    • Shares 4986
    • Favorited 114
    • Votes 1937
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  21. 19 How Grateful I Would Be To Have Just One More Day By Kathy J. Parenteau

    Missing Mother

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 17
    • Shares 8824
    • Favorited 121
    • Votes 1548
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  22. 20 Remember Me By Anthony Dowson

    Poem About Being Gone But Not Forgotten

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 40882
    • Favorited 195
    • Votes 2982
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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 15665
    • Favorited 123
    • Votes 1977
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  24. 22 My Dad By Disarae G. Kuhn

    Poem For Dad In Heaven

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 70
    • Shares 8705
    • Favorited 136
    • Votes 5071
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  25. 23 A Daughter's Promise By Allie B. Quaglieri

    Poem From Daughter To Departed Mother

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 98
    • Shares 7326
    • Favorited 171
    • Votes 5420
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  26. 24 In Our Hearts By Rose M. De Leon

    Poem About Losing A Father

    in Death Moving On Poems

    • Stories 94
    • Shares 7394
    • Favorited 153
    • Votes 8116
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  27. 25 Memories By Louise Bailey

    Poem About Memories Of A Loved One

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 26
    • Shares 9738
    • Favorited 149
    • Votes 4414
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  28. 26 Half Of My Heart Is Gone By Barbara J. Rouse

    The Heart Of A Grieving Mother

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 77
    • Shares 7905
    • Favorited 47
    • Votes 1457
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  29. 27 I Miss You By Laura. B

    Grandfather's Death

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 5393
    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 4224
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  30. 28 For My Brother By Shelly Domenici

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 15
    • Shares 10366
    • Favorited 42
    • Votes 1418
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  31. 29 Although You're Gone By Shannon Walker

    Poem About Love Making A Loss Easier

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 10142
    • Favorited 133
    • Votes 1744
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  32. 30 My Best Friend's Departure By Carina Spencer

    Grieving Cousin's Suicide

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 17
    • Shares 3820
    • Favorited 116
    • Votes 1337
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  33. 31 My Grandmother By Victoria L. Payne

    Rose Garden Of Memories

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    • Stories 45
    • Shares 5022
    • Favorited 66
    • Votes 2487
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  34. 32 Five Minutes By Annmarie Campbell

    In Memory Of My Dad

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 74
    • Shares 4167
    • Favorited 94
    • Votes 3408
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  35. 33 My Dad, My Angel By Jamie A. Cirello

    Missing My Dad Poem

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 103
    • Shares 4563
    • Favorited 99
    • Votes 2689
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  36. 34 For My Grandpa By Ilona M. Blake

    Remembering Grandfather

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 66
    • Shares 8075
    • Favorited 59
    • Votes 3505
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  37. 35 Light A Candle By J

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 8860
    • Favorited 62
    • Votes 2361
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  38. 36 Taken From Me By Angie M Flores

    Poem Asking God Why

    in Loss Poems

    • Stories 72
    • Shares 2742
    • Favorited 155
    • Votes 3130
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  39. 37 In Memory Of My Dad By Leah Hendrie

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 184
    • Shares 9663
    • Favorited 91
    • Votes 6796
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  40. 38 In Memory By Kimberly N. Chastain

    in Family Death Poems

    • Stories 75
    • Shares 5401
    • Favorited 116
    • Votes 5709
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  41. 39 But You Didn't By Merrill Glass

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 13
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    • Favorited 108
    • Votes 3453
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  42. 40 Tribute To My Dad By Emma Cartwright

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 26
    • Shares 7806
    • Favorited 21
    • Votes 4250
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  43. 41 A Prayer For Mama By Kathy J. Parenteau

    in Dying Poems

    • Stories 11
    • Shares 5889
    • Favorited 72
    • Votes 2195
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  44. 42 If I Could Hear Her By Carolyn Ferreira

    Grieving For Daughter With Love, Remembrance Poem

    in Daughter Death Poems

    • Stories 46
    • Shares 3356
    • Favorited 68
    • Votes 1054
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  45. 43 The Strength You Gave Me By Daniel Kerr

    Poem By Father Of Dead Baby

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 25
    • Shares 1383
    • Favorited 57
    • Votes 765
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  46. 44 No Goodbyes By Annette R. Hershey

    Last Moments With My Mom

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 18
    • Shares 1981
    • Favorited 39
    • Votes 521
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  47. 45 For The Need Of You By Deborah Robinson

    Poem About Missing My Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 1571
    • Favorited 55
    • Votes 844
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  48. 46 When God Comforted Me By Colleen Mclean

    Letter From God After Death Of Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 42
    • Shares 5916
    • Favorited 46
    • Votes 1504
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  49. 47 Sometimes By Colleen Ranney

    Poem For Parent Who Has Lost A Child

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 36
    • Shares 3191
    • Favorited 56
    • Votes 1670
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  50. 48 The Gift Of Life By Marni Fults

    in Abortion Poems

    • Stories 32
    • Shares 664
    • Favorited 27
    • Votes 1137
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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 4908
    • Favorited 117
    • Votes 1020
    • Rating
  52. 50 Missing You By Kathy Murphy

    Grief And Loneliness After Losing A Spouse

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 178
    • Shares 4847
    • Favorited 81
    • Votes 3474
    • Rating
  53. 51 My Aunt By Megan Stokes

    Death Of Aunt From Multiple Sclerosis

    in Aunt Death Poems

    • Stories 23
    • Shares 6133
    • Favorited 56
    • Votes 1954
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  54. 52 I Miss You, Grandma By Michelle Williams

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 45
    • Shares 6366
    • Favorited 64
    • Votes 3916
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  55. 53 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 7685
    • Favorited 104
    • Votes 1533
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  56. 54 Goodbye, Granddad By Sarah Harrison

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 4538
    • Favorited 48
    • Votes 1960
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  57. 55 My Lost Love By Anne Spiller

    Mourning A Spouse's Death Poem

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 225
    • Shares 4151
    • Favorited 92
    • Votes 3772
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  58. 56 A Tribute To Tyrone By Kily Dunbar

    Poem For Nephew's Funeral

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 25
    • Shares 4617
    • Favorited 34
    • Votes 1748
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  59. 57 A Wish And A Prayer By Lauren

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 61
    • Shares 5599
    • Favorited 39
    • Votes 1925
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  60. 58 We Will Miss You, Dear Mom By Mallissa A. Moore

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 25
    • Shares 3668
    • Favorited 95
    • Votes 2866
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  61. 59 I Love You, Son By Ambika Adhikari Tiwari

    Poem About Losing A Son

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 175
    • Shares 3123
    • Favorited 54
    • Votes 2416
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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 11
    • Shares 7438
    • Favorited 99
    • Votes 1373
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  63. 61 Wish You Were Here By Diana Doyle

    Missing My Dad

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 171
    • Shares 4459
    • Favorited 57
    • Votes 4241
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  64. 62 My Aunt Jean By Joan C. Johnson

    Poem For An Aunt Who Died

    in Aunt Death Poems

    • Stories 39
    • Shares 5566
    • Favorited 44
    • Votes 1998
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  65. 63 Goodbye Brother By Sunshine

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 27
    • Shares 6283
    • Favorited 55
    • Votes 2957
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  66. 64 The Loss Of A Loved One By Kenya. H

    in Sympathy Poems

    • Stories 22
    • Shares 4194
    • Favorited 57
    • Votes 2150
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  67. 65 Remembrance By Laura M. Phipps-Kelley

    Remembering Mom Poem

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 26
    • Shares 2062
    • Favorited 47
    • Votes 1767
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  68. 66 When Tomorrow Starts Without Me By David Romano

    in Famous Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 3870
    • Favorited 3
    • Votes 210
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  69. 67 For My Little One By Mary Cathleen

    Although We Never Met

    in Miscarriage Poems

    • Stories 5
    • Shares 2996
    • Favorited 35
    • Votes 395
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  70. 68 Missing You By John P. Read

    Wishing For One More Day With Wife Poem

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 6
    • Shares 817
    • Favorited 34
    • Votes 131
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  71. 69 If You Would Have Known By Shelby N. Merchen

    You Left Too Soon

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 9
    • Shares 1804
    • Favorited 64
    • Votes 487
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  72. 70 When I Remember You By Timothy Halliday

    Remembering A Spouse

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 779
    • Favorited 29
    • Votes 148
    • Rating
  73. 71 Dad, What's It Like In Heaven? By Patricia A Fleming

    Father's Day In Heaven

    in Loss of Father Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 2241
    • Favorited 50
    • Votes 421
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  74. 72 Stillness By Audrey Klatkiewicz

    Searching For You Now That You're Gone

    in Husband Death Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 1791
    • Favorited 29
    • Votes 411
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  75. 73 I Let You Go By Jane E. White

    Letting Go Of A Loved One

    in Dying Poems

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1819
    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 289
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  76. 74 Birthday Wishes To My Son In Heaven By Deborah Robinson

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 2770
    • Favorited 27
    • Votes 587
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  77. 75 Grandma By Dan

    Things I Learned From My Grandma

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 879
    • Favorited 14
    • Votes 143
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  78. 76 Heaven's Rocking Chair By Ron Tranmer

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 10
    • Shares 3417
    • Favorited 50
    • Votes 833
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  79. 77 Life Is But A Dream By Paul Hayward

    Reassurance On Losing A Loved One

    in Death Moving On Poems

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 2132
    • Favorited 41
    • Votes 362
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  80. 78 Reality By Denise Tiburcio

    Unable To Sleep Because Of Grief

    in Son Death Poems

    • Stories 9
    • Shares 1817
    • Favorited 34
    • Votes 353
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  81. 79 Missing You, Nan By Sarah Harrison

    in Grandmother Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 3189
    • Favorited 23
    • Votes 383
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  82. 80 A Heavenly Birthday By Eric R. Harvey

    Birthday Wishes To Daughter In Heaven

    in In Memory Poems

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 924
    • Favorited 31
    • Votes 256
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  83. 81 Baby Boy By Angie Milton

    Poem Saying Goodbye To Unborn Son

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 1
    • Shares 583
    • Favorited 27
    • Votes 61
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  84. 82 Heartache By Ann D. Stevenson

    Wishing To Be There When A Loved One Is Dying

    in Grief Poems

    • Stories 7
    • Shares 522
    • Favorited 32
    • Votes 132
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  85. 83 Reflections By David John Love

    Poem About Remembered Feelings And Choices

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 10
    • Shares 2347
    • Favorited 28
    • Votes 600
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  86. 84 Grandpa By Lisa D. Scott

    The Loss Of A Grandson

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 349
    • Favorited 8
    • Votes 120
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  87. 85 Jim By Jacqueline A. Grieve

    Suicide Of Brother

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 1445
    • Favorited 38
    • Votes 288
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  88. 86 Maleah Antionette Gray By Courtney A. Eller

    God Gave Me An Angel

    in Baby Death Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 1380
    • Favorited 11
    • Votes 200
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  89. 87 Our Song By Jodi M. Kucera

    The Loss Of A Daughter

    in Daughter Death Poems

    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1145
    • Favorited 18
    • Votes 264
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  90. 88 Troubled Heart By Ron Tranmer

    in STOP Suicide Poems

    • Stories 3
    • Shares 1451
    • Favorited 89
    • Votes 539
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  91. 89 An Unfinished Life By Madi N Mikala's Mom

    Poem Not Understanding Why Son Was Taken

    in Miscarriage Poems

    • Stories 15
    • Shares 386
    • Favorited 28
    • Votes 474
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  92. 90 You Mattered To Me By Ruth Morris

    Poem About The Love A Daughter Has For Her Mother

    in Mother Death Poems

    • Stories 20
    • Shares 3357
    • Favorited 94
    • Votes 924
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  93. 91 A Letter To My Unborn Child By Kaitlyn

    in Miscarriage Poems

    • Stories 27
    • Shares 2895
    • Favorited 53
    • Votes 1487
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  94. 92 Together Yet Apart By Kyra Lee

    in Grandfather Death Poems

    • Stories 20
    • Shares 715
    • Favorited 23
    • Votes 773
    • Rating
  95. 93 Our Hearts Are Broken Forever By Grace Bourke

    Death Of Sister Poem

    in Sister Death Poems

    • Stories 40
    • Shares 5049
    • Favorited 28
    • Votes 1144
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  96. 94 Since The Loss Of You By Tiffany

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 9
    • Shares 6462
    • Favorited 61
    • Votes 1077
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  97. 95 Memories By Tamarah M. Olsen

    Poem About Losing A Brother

    in Brother Death Poems

    • Stories 4
    • Shares 7811
    • Favorited 88
    • Votes 1715
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  98. 96 The Celebration Of Your Life By Jodi L. Daly

    Last Respects For A Friend Poem

    in Loss of a Friend Poems

    • Stories 0
    • Shares 10342
    • Favorited 33
    • Votes 1252
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  99. 97 Poem For Nana By Sarah Vine

    A Poetic Tribute To Grandma

    in Funeral Poems

    • Stories 34
    • Shares 1804
    • Favorited 36
    • Votes 1242
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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 1351
    • Favorited 28
    • Votes 948
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  101. 99 The Leaving By Colin Jarratt

    Poem About The Anger And Pain Of Losing Wife

    in Wife Death Poems

    • Stories 24
    • Shares 1512
    • Favorited 36
    • Votes 569
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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 3946
    • Favorited 22
    • Votes 1912
    • Rating

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