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The Best 8 Forever In Our Hearts Poem

This selection is dedicated to Forever In Our Hearts Poems, a compilation that encapsulates the enduring presence of loved ones in our memories and affections. These verses pay tribute to the enduring bonds of love and kinship that persist, despite physical separation. Ideal for individuals called upon to read at a funeral, memorial, or eulogy, the poems listed here offer a timeless testament to the lasting impact of shared moments and enduring love.

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1) You Never Said Goodbye

Author: Tomisha Michelle Marrie Rowe

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You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why. A million times I needed you, A million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill. It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone For part of me went with you, The day God took you home.
The poem emphasizes the lasting love and memories of the departed loved one.

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2) My Memory Library

Author: Sarah Blackstone

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Imagine if I were given one moment, just a single slice of my past. I could hold it close forever, and that moment would always last. I'd put the moment in a safe, within my heart's abode. I could open it when I wanted, and only I would know the code. I could choose a time of laughing, a time of happiness and fun. Or a time that tried me, through everything I've done. When I'm feeling sad and low, when I'm struggling with what to do, I can go and open my little safe, and relive that moment anew. There are many moments I can think of, that would lift my spirits every time. The moments when you picked me up, when the road was hard to climb. For me to choose just one moment, to cherish, save, and keep is proving really difficult, as I've gathered up a heap! I've dug deep inside my heart, found the safe and looked inside, there's room for many moments; in fact, hundreds if I tried. I'm building my own little library, embedded in my heart, for all the moments spent with you, before you had to part. I can open it up whenever I like, pick a moment and watch it through, My little library acts as a promise that I'll never ever forget you.
The poem emphasizes the lasting love and memories of the departed loved one.

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3) God Saw You Getting Tired

Author: Rhonda Braswell

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God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So He put His arms around you And whispered ‘Come with Me.’ With tearful eyes We watched you suffer And saw you fade away, Although we loved you dearly We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. It’s lonesome here without you, We miss you more each day, Life doesn’t seem the same Since you’ve gone away. When days are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong, We seem to hear you whisper ‘Cheer up and carry on.’ Each time we see your picture, You seem to smile and say ‘Don’t cry, I’m in God’s keeping We’ll meet again someday.’ You never said ‘I’m leaving’, You never said goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knew why. A million times we needed you, A million times we cried, If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still , In our hearts you hold a place, That no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didn’t go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God took you home.
The poem emphasizes the lasting place the departed holds in the hearts of the bereaved, making it fit this category.

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4) We Saw You Getting Tired

Author: Frances and Kathleen Coelho

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We saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be – So I put my arms around you And whispered, you’re safe with me. With tearful eyes I watched you suffer And saw you fade away – Although I loved you dearly I could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating Your beautiful smile at rest – Life broke my heart that day When time took one of the best. It’s lonesome here without you I miss you so each day – My life just isn’t the same Ever since you went away. When days are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong – I imagine you gently whispering, Cheer up and carry on. Each time I see your picture You seem to smile and say – Don’t cry, I live on in your heart And will do every day.
The poem emphasizes the enduring love and memories that remain in the heart, making it a fitting choice for this category.

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5) If Tomorrow Starts Without Me

Author: David Romano

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If tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see, If the sun should rise you find your eyes all filled with tears for me; I wish so much you wouldn’t cry the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. He said my place was ready, in heaven far above And that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But as I turned and walked away a tear fell from my eye. For all my life I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die. I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do. It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays the good ones and the bad. I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while, I’d say goodbye and kiss you and maybe see you smile. But then I fully realized that this could never be, For emptiness and memories would take the place of me. When I thought of worldly things I might miss come tomorrow I thought of you and when I did my heart was filled with sorrow. When I walked through heavens gates I felt so much at home. God looked down and smiled at me from his great golden throne He said, “This is eternity and all I’ve promised you” Today your life on earth has passed but here life starts anew. I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last And since each day is the same there’s no longing for the past. You have been so faithful so trusting and so true. Though there were times you did some things you knew you shouldn’t do. You have been forgiven and now at last you’re free. So won’t you come and take my hand and share my life with me? So when tomorrow starts with out me don’t think we’re far apart, For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.
The poem ends with the sentiment that the deceased will forever be in the hearts of those they've left behind, matching the theme of this category.

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6) As We Look Back Poem

Author: Clare Jones

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As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgement, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us.
The poem expresses gratitude and acknowledges the lasting impact of the loved one, making it a fitting choice for this category.

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7) To Those Whom I Love & Those Who Love Me

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When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years. I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you've given me in happiness. I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on. And if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear, All my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a 'Welcome Home'.
The poem emphasizes the lasting love and memories shared, making it relevant to this category

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8) Feel No Guilt In Laughter Poem

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Feel no guilt in laughter, he’d know how much you care. Feel no sorrow in a smile that he is not here to share. You cannot grieve forever; he would not want you to. He’d hope that you could carry on the way you always do. So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared, The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared. Let memories surround you, a word someone may say Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day, That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here, And fills you with the feeling that he is always near. For if you keep those moments, you will never be apart And he will live forever, locked safely within your heart.
This poem emphasizes that the departed will always be present in the hearts of loved ones, making it fitting for this category.

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