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Why We React to and Remember a Poem
Read at Funeral Services
By Thomas Alan Lampsen
We react to a poem read at funeral services. We reflect
on the departed, search our own souls and find hope in
the words of the poets. Poetry has the unique ability to
communicate from the soul and to the soul. A funeral
poem can be a key element of a meaningful memorial.
A poem read at funeral services can remind us of the
departed. It can memorialize their deeds, reflect their
beliefs or remind us of their spirit and personality. A
well chosen poem to read at a funeral has the unique
ability of draw our attention, stir our hearts and
become a part of our memory.
Choosing a poem can be a daunting challenge. Most of us
are not poetry scholars. We don't know our Ribauld from
our cummings. We don't know the how to define iambic
pentameter and we're not sure about free verse. How are
we, non-experts, supposed to choose a poem read at
funeral services when our knowledge base is so limited?
And how are we expected to find the right words when
we're up against a cruel combination of forces. We're
emotionally drained and drawn. And we're facing a
hectic, almost impossible schedule as arrangements are
made. How can we find the time to find the right words?
Luckily, the experts have already taken care of most of
this challenge. There are superb volumes of poetry
specifically chosen for the purpose at hand. They're
carefully organized and assembled to make the process of
choosing the right memorial verse easier. Some of them
are even available on the Internet, allowing you access
to these stirring words in a matter of minutes.
The point of this is simply to remind you that you can
find the right words even if you are short on time and
short on a detailed knowledge of poetry. If you want to
find that special piece of art--a poem read at funeral
services that will move all in attendance--the resources
are available. Please accept my sincerest condolences
for your loss. I know you'll be able to create a
meaningful memorial.
Thomas Alan Lampsen maintains Funeral Poems and
Eulogies, where you can find wonderful funeral poems and
more assistance.
You can find the right words. Visit Thomas' website for
free funeral poems and resources to help you create a
perfect memorial. |
