Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep - new version

I've written a middle verse for this classic funeral poem, and hope that it might prove of some help to people looking for the perfect poem:

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.

Do not stand at my grave and mourn.
I am the dew-flecked grass at dawn.
Where tranquil oceans meet the land
I am the footprints in the sand
To guide you through the weary day.
I am still here; I'll always stay.

When you wake up to morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.

© 2007 Lucie Storrs www.thelightbeyond.com

On The Light Beyond website (which has just launched), there's a little movie based around this poem, too; I hope it brings some comfort.

Wishing you peace,

Lucie Storrs

[remembrancebook]

Lucie,

I've already got this poem on my website.

Can I add the extra verse?

Hi there!

Of course you can use this version; I don't mind who uses it but please keep the copyright notice and link to my site underneath the poem... it's only fair!

Glad you like it.

All the best,
Lucie

[remembrancebook]

Thanks for that Lucie. I'll include the link.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.

Do not stand at my grave and mourn.
I am the dew-flecked grass at dawn.
Where tranquil oceans meet the land
I am the footprints in the sand
To guide you through the weary day.
I am still here; I'll always stay.

When you wake up to morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.

© 2007 Lucie Storrs www.thelightbeyond.com

On The Light Beyond website (which has just launched), there's a little movie based around this poem, too; I hope it brings some comfort.

Wishing you peace,

Lucie Storrs[/quote]

Inspiring; Will do it for some special students who departed while on an exchange program abroad.

This Site Is Very Helpful In My Time Of Need And Sorrow Thank You So Much

You're really welcome! I'm glad you're finding it helpful.

Lucie Storrs
www.thelightbeyond.com

[linsloveschippys]

hi Lucie. Was just wondering if I could get your opinion on this. My nan died yesterday and we are having a service on Monday. My mum wants me to read it out but i'm not to sure?
Nan

We sat and watched you for a while
With tearful eyes we tried to smile
Knowing that it would be our last
We’d think of memories from the past.
Although its time for you to go
There’s something that I want you to know
You’re now our angel up above
Sunshine skies filled with love
With manicured nails and painted toes
You’ll help us out with all our woes.
You fought long and hard with all your will
But now its time to be with bill.
Now your at peace its good to say
We’ll live to fight another day
So now its time to say goodnight
Because we know the time is right.
In memory of a Mother, Sister, Nan and friend
Time will heal and hearts will mend.