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David Harkins - Best 2 Funeral Poems [Includes PDF & Audio]
Immerse yourself in the gentle yet powerful verse of David Harkins through our selection of three exceptional funeral poems. This page serves as a tribute to Harkins' ability to touch upon the deepest human emotions associated with loss, grief, and the comforting power of memory.
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1) Remember Me - Do Not Shed Tears
Please note the audio recording may not exactly match the text version as poems are sometimes tailored/personalised.
Do not shed tears when I have gone but smile instead because I have lived.
Do not shut your eyes and pray to God that I'll come back but open
your eyes and see all that I have left behind.
I know your heart will be empty because you cannot see me but still I want you to be
full of the love we shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live only for yesterday or you can be happy for
tomorrow because of what happened between us yesterday.
You can remember me and grieve that I have gone or you can cherish my memory and let it live on.
You can cry and lose yourself, become distraught and turn your back on the world or you
can do what I want - smile, wipe away the tears, learn to love again and go on.
Do not shut your eyes and pray to God that I'll come back but open
your eyes and see all that I have left behind.
I know your heart will be empty because you cannot see me but still I want you to be
full of the love we shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live only for yesterday or you can be happy for
tomorrow because of what happened between us yesterday.
You can remember me and grieve that I have gone or you can cherish my memory and let it live on.
You can cry and lose yourself, become distraught and turn your back on the world or you
can do what I want - smile, wipe away the tears, learn to love again and go on.
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2) She Is Gone (He Is Gone)
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You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
Or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday
You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
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History & Information about poet David Harkins
David Harkins is a contemporary English poet born in 1958 in the town of Essex. He is best known for his poem, "She Is Gone (He Is Gone)," which has gained widespread popularity as a funeral poem.
Harkins began writing poetry at a young age, and his works have been published in numerous literary journals and anthologies. However, it was not until the publication of "She Is Gone (He Is Gone)" in the 1980s that he gained widespread recognition.
The poem, which was written in memory of a friend who had passed away, expresses the profound sense of loss and sorrow that accompanies the death of a loved one. Its simple, heartfelt language has resonated with readers around the world and has become a popular choice for funerals and memorial services.
Harkins has continued to write poetry and has published several collections of his works, including "Burning Ears" and "Fathom Lines." His poetry often explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience.
While Harkins may not be as well-known as some of the poets of the past, his work has touched the lives of many and has provided comfort and solace to those who have experienced the pain of loss. His legacy as a poet who speaks to the universal human experience continues to grow, and his works are sure to be cherished for years to come.
Harkins began writing poetry at a young age, and his works have been published in numerous literary journals and anthologies. However, it was not until the publication of "She Is Gone (He Is Gone)" in the 1980s that he gained widespread recognition.
The poem, which was written in memory of a friend who had passed away, expresses the profound sense of loss and sorrow that accompanies the death of a loved one. Its simple, heartfelt language has resonated with readers around the world and has become a popular choice for funerals and memorial services.
Harkins has continued to write poetry and has published several collections of his works, including "Burning Ears" and "Fathom Lines." His poetry often explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience.
While Harkins may not be as well-known as some of the poets of the past, his work has touched the lives of many and has provided comfort and solace to those who have experienced the pain of loss. His legacy as a poet who speaks to the universal human experience continues to grow, and his works are sure to be cherished for years to come.
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