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Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

Author: Mary Elizabeth Frye

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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 glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
(Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!)

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About the poem

This Poem is also known as the following: "I did not die poem".

This poem is a message from the deceased to their loved ones, telling them not to mourn or weep at their grave. The speaker tells the reader that they are not in their grave but rather a part of the natural world around them. They are the winds that blow, the glint on snow, the sunlight, the autumn rain, the birds in flight, and the starlight at night. The speaker urges the reader not to focus on their absence but to take comfort in the beauty of nature that surrounds them.

The Structure of Poem

The poem consists of four stanzas, each with a varying number of lines. The first and third stanzas are each composed of four lines, while the second and fourth stanzas are longer, with six lines each. The poem is written in the first person, with the speaker addressing their loved ones from beyond the grave, telling them not to grieve or mourn because they are not truly gone, but exist in the natural world around them. The poem uses natural imagery, such as the wind, snow, rain, and stars, to convey the speaker's continued presence in the world.

Best Quote from Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep Poem

This is a quote from the poem Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep by Mary Elizabeth Frye

"Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep."

This quote offers a unique perspective on death, reminding us that our loved ones who have passed away are not truly gone. It encourages us to find comfort in the belief that their spirit lives on in the natural world around us, in the wind, the snow, the rain, and the stars. The words are poetic and evoke a sense of reassurance and hope, making this quote a beautiful tribute to a loved one who has passed away.