I was recently looking around the internet for a funeral poem that had not already been massively overused. As I was unable to find one that expressed what I wanted to say, I decided to try and write one of my own and this is the result. I hope maybe that others may find it of some use in these difficult times.

Dont cry for me in sadness, dont weep for me in sorrow,
For I will live on beside you, as sure as comes tomorrow.
My body has gone but my spirit lives on, as does my love for you,
Just as in life, Ill watch over you, I always will be true.
My blood lives on in my children, how Ive watched them grow with pride,
Ill live on within them, always by their side.
I know my jokes werent always funny and jobs werent always done,
Just try and remember the good times, the days when we had fun.
Reach out if you need me, for I always will be near,
Just talk to me, as if I am there, I promise I will hear.
For Ill live on, within your mind, well never be apart,
As long as you keep, my memory, deep within your heart.
So lift up your hearts, dont be sad, my spirit hasnt gone,
While youre still there, so am I, I really will live on.