I have only slipped away into the next room Than that you should remember and be sad. You tell me of our future that you planned:Ī vestige of the thoughts that once I had,īetter by far you should forget and smile When you can no more hold me by the hand, Pour away the ocean and sweep up the wood įor nothing now can ever come to any good. The stars are not wanted now: put out every one I thought that love would last for ever: I was wrong. He was my North, my South, my East and West, Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves. Put crêpe bows round the white necks of the public doves, Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,īring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, To know that even one life has breathed easier To have played and laughed with enthusiasm To earn the approbation of honest criticsĪnd to endure the betrayal of false friends To win the respect of intelligent persons Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can remember her and only that she is gone Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
#WHEN I AM DEAD POEM BY TAGORE FULL#
Or you can be full of the love that you shared Your heart can be empty because you can't see her Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back There are of course hundreds of poems to choose from, you may have your own favourite, or wish to write something new, or have something especially new written, but if inspiration is alluding you, here we have a suitable selection to help you get started. Funeral Poetry Whether religious or non religious, the reading of a poem or verse at the funeral can be a very powerful and moving sentiment, especially if read by a friend or family member.
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