Poems Related to Grief

Where to Find Poems Related to Grief

There are many sources on the Internet that have literally hundreds of poems related to grief readily available. Take your time and peruse them, taking in all they have to offer. Remember, if you do want to copy the poem for use at a funeral or memorial service, or just to give away in a condolence letter, make sure you seek permission from the author. Besides the Internet, bereavement poems may be found in various books about grief, through a support group or even a bereavement counselor or therapist. Some Internet sites dedicated to poems relating to grief include:

• Poet Seers
• Poets.org
• Grief, Loss & Recovery
• Bereavement Poems and Articles
• Good Grief Resources
• Family Friend Poems
• Voices.net
• League of American Poets
• Pets on the Net
• Pet Loss

Poems for the Loss of a Parent

For the most part, everyone will experience the loss of a parent at some time in their lives. The death may be sudden or the parent may pass away after a long illness. Either way, poems can help ease the pain -- even if only for a short time. Those poems include:

• Sleep Mommy by Kimberli A. Hardiman
• My Dad by Disarae G. Kuhn
• Heaven is Never too Far by Elisha L. Garner
• My Angel, My Muse by Christy Hughes
• Mother's Watch by Andrea Hill
• Dad by Judy Burnette
• Daddy's Song by Analiesa M. Norwood

Loss of a Sibling Poems

Losing a brother or sister to death is unsettling for the entire family. Not only does a child (or adult) lose a sibling, but a parent loses a child as well. Here are some beautiful poems:

• Little Sister by Michael D.
• To a Stillborn Sister by Andrea Gabrielli
• Dear David by Markeeta C. Whitfield
• Brother by Hannah Jane Spittle
• My Big Brother by Tracey Nichole Graham
• The Love of a Sister by Begary
• Gone by Christina A. Covarrubia

Poems for the Loss of a Grandparent

It is inevitable that you will be around to witness the death of at least one of your grandparents, and while it is sad that they are gone, you should take great pride in knowing they probably led a full and wonderful life. Some memorable poems include:

• Grandpa Ot by Ashtyn N. Barr
• Grandma by Michele S. Reeves
• One of a Kind by Julie B. Bradstreet
• I Miss You by Amanda Dey Anges
• R.I.P. Papa by Kaylene Bailey Everitt
• Grandma's Last Rainy Day by Divya Anne Joseph
• So Long for Now by Yvonne Legge

Loss of a Child Poems

It has been said there is no greater pain than the loss of a child. It doesn't matter if that child was still in the womb or 50 years old -- the loss and pain will always stay with that parent. Some loss of a child poems include:

• Death of a Child by Sandy Eakle
• What Makes a Mother by Jennifer Wasik
• God's Lent Child by Edgar A. Guest
• Silent Footprints by Christie Michael
• Walk to Remember by Kathie Rataj Mayo
• When God Calls by Cindy O'Connor
• Please Don't Cry by Dawn Glenton

Poems About the Loss of a Spouse, Friend or Companion

When your friend, lover, spouse or companion dies, a little bit of you dies as well, for this was the person you shared everything with -- your thoughts, desires and dreams. Bereavement poems related to these passings include:

• True Love Lost by William Meyers
• When Tomorrow Starts Without Me by David M. Romano
• Now That She is Gone by Brice A Metzger
• My Soulmate by Cathy Wierman
• A New Path by Nick Alcantara
• The House is Empty Now by The Rev. William E. Gramley
• To My Beloved by Celia Wenig

Pet-related Loss Poems

For many people, their pets are like children. There is a bond and a friendship so deep, that those who do not have pets can hardly understand. Some poems related to grieving after losing a pet are:

• No More Tears by John Quealy
• Barren by Kit McCallum
• Four Feet in Heaven by Alice E. Chase
• I Thought I Saw You Here Today by Shiela Seymour
• Rainbow Bridge (Death of a Pet) Author Uknown
• Death of a Friend by Denise Gajus
• Your Pets in Heaven by Ken D. Conover

Final Thought

There is a good chance that these poems related to grief may not suit your needs, and that's OK. Writing your own poems is not only healing, but a good way to get your thoughts and feelings down on paper.