Aunt Death Poems

Aunt Death Poems

Poems for Loss of an Aunt

Many aunts hold a special place in the hearts of their nieces and nephews. Aunts are often a source of good, unbiased advice and wonderful friendships. Understandably then, coping with the loss of an aunt can be especially difficult. Many people find solace in crying, talking, and writing about their aunt. Sharing special stories about an aunt with others and reliving shared experiences can keep her alive in memory. It is also a way to celebrate the value of life and family relationships and even validate our reason for living.

14 Farewell Tribute Poems for the Death of an Aunt

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  1. 1. My Aunt


    • By Megan Stokes
    • Published: December 2007

    I thought I saw her face today
    In the sparkle of the morning sun.
    And then I heard the angel say,
    "Her work on earth is done."

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    • Stories 23
    • Shares 5304
    • Favorited 55
    • Votes 610
    • Rating 4.59
    Featured Shared Story

    I lost my Aunt this year on January 7, 2019, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was 54 years young and loved poetry. I read this poem at her service, and I'm so glad that I did...

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  3. 2. My Aunt Jean

    • By Joan C. Johnson
    • Published: September 2006

    I close my eyes as I wipe a tear.
    I just keep wishing you were still here.
    I will hold all the memories deep in my heart.
    Through these memories we'll never part.

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    • Stories 39
    • Shares 4888
    • Favorited 43
    • Votes 489
    • Rating 4.46
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    Featured Shared Story

    Just like you, I lost my beautiful Auntie early Friday morning. Her soul joined the sun while rising. She was diagnosed with cancer in June 2015. It was a long, fierce battle. She used to...

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  5. 3. God Took Another Angel Home

    • By Christina Wallace
    • Published: September 2009

    You laid there in that hospital bed;
    you tried so hard to hold on.

    God was calling you home.

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    • Stories 14
    • Shares 3936
    • Favorited 34
    • Votes 515
    • Rating 4.43
    Featured Shared Story

    This poem is dedicated to my Aunt Jody. She took her last breath today with all of her loved ones surrounding her. She was a courageous woman that lost her battle to cancer at the age of 61....

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  6. 4. I Wonder What You Really Thought

    • By Samantha Brindle
    • Published: April 11, 2023

    I wonder what you really thought
    And what was on your mind
    The answers to those questions
    You never seemed to find

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 5
    • Favorited 2
    • Votes 1
    • Rating 5.00
  7. 5. Full Circle

    • By Deeon L. Bellamy
    • Published: April 12, 2023

    A smile can mask
    our deepest fears
    but it doesn't wipe
    away the tears

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 15
    • Favorited 2
    • Votes 7
    • Rating 4.86
  8. 6. Sunshine Of You That I Saved

    • By Veronica Lafay Jackson
    • Published: April 12, 2023

    I thank you for the kind words and for being that beautiful you,
    For listening to my side regardless of whatever you had to do.
    Thank you for the gifts of love and for going out of your way.
    Thanks for that great "just us girls" day.

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 30
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 5
    • Rating 4.60
  9. 7. That Last Breath

    • By Genovie Ledbetter
    • Published: April 11, 2023

    Auntie, I miss you and love you so very much.
    Every day I go by without your single touch,
    It is not over, I won't weep and cry
    For it is not the end, I will not say goodbye

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 13
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 6
    • Rating 4.50
  10. 8. Beautiful Angel

    • By Rachael Heumiller
    • Published: April 12, 2023

    Beautiful Angel outside and in
    She's very calm and sees no sin
    Beautiful Angel went up to heaven
    So peacefully she never noticed

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 5
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 2
    • Rating 4.50
  11. 9. Until That Day

    • By Chris Belden
    • Published: September 2007

    Until that day, I'll think of you,
    the love we shared, the memories too.

    Until that day, I'll think of you,

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    • Stories 7
    • Shares 772
    • Favorited 15
    • Votes 124
    • Rating 4.44
    Featured Shared Story

    This is a very comforting poem. My dear Aunt Hermelinda passed away from breast cancer at the age of 51. She was such a beautiful person. She was fun and easy to talk to. I wish I could hug...

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  12. 10. Dedicated To My Aunt

    • By Natalyvasquez
    • Published: June 2011

    Life is too short.
    It's not enough,
    but we must understand
    that if we live it in love and faith,

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    • Stories 5
    • Shares 1831
    • Favorited 20
    • Votes 445
    • Rating 4.43
    Featured Shared Story

    My aunt was 34, and I loved her so much. She will be missed.

  13. 11. I Reckon

    • By Kayla
    • Published: January 2008

    I reckon I miss you
    and I probably always will
    This is so hard to get over
    like swallowing a bitter pill

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    • Stories 3
    • Shares 776
    • Favorited 16
    • Votes 171
    • Rating 4.32
    Featured Shared Story

    My aunt just died a week ago. Thank you for your poem. It hasn't been easy. Your poem made me feel better.

  14. 12. Missing You

    • By Danielle Anglin
    • Published: March 2015

    Life is full of pain and sorrow.
    You're here today,
    Gone tomorrow.

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 1037
    • Favorited 24
    • Votes 269
    • Rating 4.32
  15. 13. The Hummingbird Flew Away

    • By Saptashree D Wani
    • Published: April 12, 2023

    End of her sufferings that stretched so long,
    Yet all I can think of is a melancholy song.
    And everyone's feeling the same sorrow,
    For the day will start without her tomorrow.

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    • Stories 0
    • Shares 9
    • Favorited 0
    • Votes 16
    • Rating 4.25
  16. 14. Poem About The Death Of A Loved Aunt

    • By Aimee
    • Published: May 2012

    I know that you're dead and you're gone for good
    It's hard to accept, but now I've understood
    Nothing lasts forever, even if it's good or it's bad
    Now you're up in heaven; it makes me feel glad

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    • Stories 2
    • Shares 1583
    • Favorited 23
    • Votes 193
    • Rating 4.24
    Featured Shared Story

    God we don't ask you to make our lives easier but we ask for the strength to give us to face our problems, our lives and our enemy

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