Spiritual Poems about Death

Spiritual Poems about Death

Poems about Afterlife

Death is life's greatest mystery. What happens when our soul leaves our body is the most important question in the world. The answer will affect how we live our lives. The world is plagued with the question of what comes after this. When we are faced with the death of a friend or relative, we are stunned with grief. We don't understand, he was here and now he's not, where did he go? Where does the spirit go? The truth is that our soul knows of its eternal nature. If we ask our souls this question in a real way, we will find that we know that we are made from the stuff of eternity.

38 Poems about Heaven

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  1. 1. And Death Shall Have No Dominion

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    And death shall have no dominion.
    Dead men naked they shall be one
    With the man in the wind and the west moon;
    When their bones are picked clean and the clean bones gone,

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  3. 2. If You See My Dad In Heaven


    If you see my dad in Heaven
    He won't be hard to find.
    He'll be the one to greet you first,
    For he's a one-of-a-kind.

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    I nursed my father. I'm actually crying as I write this. He fell ill. On Christmas Eve, I rang for a doctor who said dad would be admitted, treated in hospital, and back out within a few...

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  5. 3. Don't Cry For Me


    Don't cry for me.
    I will be okay.
    Heaven is my home now,
    and this is where I'll stay.

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    My grandma died 26th March 2020. She was my hero, the greatest person I ever knew. Brave, kind and so full of love. She was 91 years old but still bright, full of life, able to smile and tell...

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  6. 4. Life Beyond

    I feel the warmth upon my face as I enter the land of God's good grace,
    Friends and loved ones gone before, waiting here beyond the door.
    With open arms they welcome me, amazement in my eyes they see.
    They look so well and at their best, beauty beholds them, now they rest.

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    I lost my beloved son two years ago this April. It seems to hurt more now than it did then; I'm so afraid he'll be forgotten. Over 800 people came through the line at the funeral home,...

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  7. 5. How Can I Say Goodbye?

    • By Brinda Carter
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2008 with permission of the Author.

    Mom, it's been over a year now since
    God and His angels called you away.
    Oh, how the angels rejoiced as you walked
    Through those pearly gates that day!

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    I also lost my mother last February 7, 2017. She died from colon cancer. When she was at the hospital I was always thinking what life would be like without a mother. I’ll always remember the...

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  8. 6. Remember Me

    • By Tonjha Monaco
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2015 with permission of the Author.

    Remember me when you hear the wind blow.
    I am with God, I need you to know.
    He called my name, and I went to see
    If the voice I heard was speaking to me.

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    I was once was ill that I thought I was dead or felt dead. Being in a coma makes you feel dead, but God, in his good graces, said He's not ready for me, so He brought me back to face life's...

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  9. 7. Child Of Mine

    • By Theresa Cassidy
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2012 with permission of the Author.

    He's walking towards me surrounded by light
    I can't believe this miraculous sight
    It can't be him, I know he is dead
    But as I look towards him, he's shaking his head

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    Seven years ago my dad passed away. My son and him were very close. After he passed, my son would get up in the morning and say I saw grandpa last night. I was always a little skeptical. As...

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  10. 8. Until We Meet Again

    • By Heather Flood
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 2020 with permission of the Author.

    So short your time
    here with us.
    It's selfish to want you back,
    but we miss you so much.

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    Lost my loving wife to Covid19 on 20 April 2021 as we both hit the ICU together. I came out , God took her to Him. She was just 45, fit and smiling always. This is such a lovely poem that...

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  11. 9. Do Not Cry For Me

    • By Misty Gregg
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2016 with permission of the Author.

    Do not cry for me, my love.
    My heart is still with you.

    Keep your eyes on God above.

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  12. 10. To Our Ellis

    • By Pamela A. Snow
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006 with permission of the Author.

    How does a loving mother explain
    Heaven to her dying child?
    Please give me the words, O Lord, and
    let me say them with a smile...

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    This is the most heartfelt, beautifully written, and touching piece of literature I have ever read and best poem I have ever come across and I have read thousands and thousands. Your words...

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  13. 11. Gone Away

    • By Diana Blokzyl
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    An Angel whispered,
    "Take my hand and
    come with me;
    your work here is done."

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    This poem is so beautiful. I wanted to read it at my father-in-law's funeral, but every time I tried beforehand, my voice broke. Luckily, a member of the clergy at our church has agreed to...

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  14. 12. Sleep Mommy

    • By Kimberli A. Hardiman
    • Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.

    Sweet smile on your face as you sleep the pain away,
    Resting in God's arms now, although in the ground your body lay.
    He needed another angel in the Heavenly choir and that's why you had to go.
    As you promised, you are still with us watching your children here below.

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    My mom is 83 and is in hospice. I feel your pain. I thank God I still have her, but I know he will take her from me soon. I don't want her to be afraid. That is what upsets me the most. Is...

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  15. 13. If You See My Mom In Heaven

    If you see my mom in heaven,
    She won't be hard to find.
    She's God's masterpiece of
    Motherhood.

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    My Mom passed away about 2 weeks ago. This poem really struck home. When I go through her pictures, I get teary eyed. I love my mom. She is the core of my family. Now being in heaven, I know...

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  16. 14. A Touch Of Heaven

    Once I glimpsed another world,
    gilded streams of light unfurled,
    incandescent trails of wonder
    blew my present world asunder.

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    Thank you so much for your lovely comment - it means a great deal to me.

  17. 15. A Phone Call To Heaven

    • By Jennifer L. Mead
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 16, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    I dreamt last night of heaven, and God was standing there
    His arms were stretched out open, and he asked "Child why are you here?"
    "I'm looking for my daddy, and I know that he is home
    But I keep trying to call him and he doesn't pick up his phone."

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    Brilliant, perfect, touching ..well scribed.
    The imagery is so vivid and beautiful.
    God bless you Sister.

  18. 16. The Last Letter

    • By James Clark Jr
    • Published by Family Friend Poems October 2012 with permission of the Author.

    A tear ran down her cheek
    As she read the words he wrote
    His dad sat at the table
    With a lump in his throat

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    My parents, my 22 yr old son, my husband, my 4 siblings, my sister's daughter and her son who grew up with my parents and is like a brother just passed 10 days ago.

    When my son passed...

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  19. 17. You Are Never Alone

    I open my eyes to a light so bright...
    Where I'm surrounded by colours, an amazing sight,
    And a beautiful Angel holds me in her arms.
    I feel safe and happy, contented and calm.

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    Reading this poem has brought me the only comfort I had after my son passed a few months ago. I'm lost and scared and sad for not knowing where and what he is now. This poem has brought some...

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  20. 18. The Beach In The Sky

    I closed my eyes,
    Felt the warmth of the sun on my face.
    All the grief and pain
    Was simply too hard to erase.

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    I love your poem about you missing your sister! It was very beautiful, a great tribute in her memory. I also lost a sister in 2014 to ovarian cancer. She loved the beach here in Oregon! We...

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  21. 19. Angel In Disguise

    • By Jennifer Rasmussen
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with permission of the Author.

    The other day I met an angel
    And when I looked into her eyes
    I saw a love to pierce the darkness
    I saw that hate she truly despised

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    Beautiful words. Well-deserved on being published. One of the rare gems that are found on this page.

  22. 20. A Trip To Heaven

    I took a trip to heaven
    But only in my mind
    I wanted to know what it's like
    To leave all you love behind.

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    Worthy son has written the poem for his worthy father. The love and affection of the son for his father will remain and shine in the poem and never get faded. This is called true love...

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