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Joyce Grenfell - Best 3 Funeral Poems [Includes PDF & Audio]
Immerse yourself in the emotive power of Joyce Grenfell's verse through our selection of four of her impactful funeral poems. This page serves as your gateway into Grenfell's tender reflections on the themes of loss, mourning, and the comforting echoes of enduring memories.
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1) In The Garden At Dusk
Please note the audio recording may not exactly match the text version as poems are sometimes tailored/personalised.
In the cool of the garden when the evening draws in
Serenity waits where the shadows begin
In the fragrance of dusk and the murmur of clover
The concerns that we carried pass peacefully over
Flowers in their fullness shed blessings about
And the turmoil of living fades quietly out
Hope glimmers through each evening star
And our cares will shrink to the size that they are.
Serenity waits where the shadows begin
In the fragrance of dusk and the murmur of clover
The concerns that we carried pass peacefully over
Flowers in their fullness shed blessings about
And the turmoil of living fades quietly out
Hope glimmers through each evening star
And our cares will shrink to the size that they are.
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2) You've Just Walked On Ahead Of Me
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You’ve Just Walked On Ahead
And I’ve got to understand
You must release the ones you love
And let go of their hand.
I try and cope the best I can
But I’m missing you so much
If I could only see you
And once more feel your touch.
Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me
Don’t worry I’ll be fine
But now and then I swear I feel
Your hand slip into mine.
And I’ve got to understand
You must release the ones you love
And let go of their hand.
I try and cope the best I can
But I’m missing you so much
If I could only see you
And once more feel your touch.
Yes, you’ve just walked on ahead of me
Don’t worry I’ll be fine
But now and then I swear I feel
Your hand slip into mine.
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3) If I Should Go
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If I should go before the rest of you
Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone
Nor when I'm gone speak in a Sunday voice
But be the usual selves that I have known
Weep if you must
Parting is Hell
But life goes on
So sing as well.
Break not a flower nor inscribe a stone
Nor when I'm gone speak in a Sunday voice
But be the usual selves that I have known
Weep if you must
Parting is Hell
But life goes on
So sing as well.
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History & Information about poet Joyce Grenfell
Joyce Grenfell was an English actress, comedian, and writer born on February 10, 1910, in London, England. She was the daughter of a British diplomat and spent much of her childhood traveling with her family.
Grenfell began her career in the arts as a stage actress, but she soon discovered a talent for comedy and began writing and performing her own material. Her performances, which were characterized by her sharp wit, impeccable timing, and distinctive voice, made her a beloved figure in British entertainment.
In addition to her work as a comedian, Grenfell was also a talented writer and poet. Her works often explored the everyday experiences of life, and her humorous, lighthearted style endeared her to audiences around the world.
Grenfell's most famous works include her monologues "Nursery School," "Stately as a Galleon," and "George Don't Do That," which have become classics of British comedy. She also wrote several books of poetry, including "Joyce Grenfell Requests the Pleasure" and "Joyce Grenfell's Family Album."
Grenfell's career spanned several decades, and she remained a popular figure in British entertainment until her death on November 30, 1979, at the age of 69.
Joyce Grenfell is remembered as one of the most beloved comedians and writers of her time, and her works continue to be appreciated for their humor, warmth, and insight into the human experience.
Grenfell began her career in the arts as a stage actress, but she soon discovered a talent for comedy and began writing and performing her own material. Her performances, which were characterized by her sharp wit, impeccable timing, and distinctive voice, made her a beloved figure in British entertainment.
In addition to her work as a comedian, Grenfell was also a talented writer and poet. Her works often explored the everyday experiences of life, and her humorous, lighthearted style endeared her to audiences around the world.
Grenfell's most famous works include her monologues "Nursery School," "Stately as a Galleon," and "George Don't Do That," which have become classics of British comedy. She also wrote several books of poetry, including "Joyce Grenfell Requests the Pleasure" and "Joyce Grenfell's Family Album."
Grenfell's career spanned several decades, and she remained a popular figure in British entertainment until her death on November 30, 1979, at the age of 69.
Joyce Grenfell is remembered as one of the most beloved comedians and writers of her time, and her works continue to be appreciated for their humor, warmth, and insight into the human experience.
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