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From the lens Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep - Poem, Song and eBook.

Have you been touched by this classic bereavement and funeral poem or perhaps the moving rendition of the song?

Let us know and leave a comment.

  • donnette Aug 30, 2011 @ 3:21 am | delete
    This made me cry!
  • manchester Jul 18, 2011 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    I didn't know where were so many versions of this.

    A beautiful poem and one I am sure so many people can relate to. I remember first reading this at school and being incredibly moved. It has the same impact now.
  • serenity4me Jul 7, 2011 @ 8:25 am | delete
    I have experienced 2 losses in the past 4 weeks. First I lost my maltese "Baby Girl" to cancer and just 13 days later, I lost my brother who was also quite ill. Thank you for this lens, I needed it. Have a beautiful day.
  • KimGiancaterino Jun 18, 2009 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    This lens is featured on A Day of 100 Squid Angel Blessings.
  • dashofdave May 1, 2009 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    I think of this poem whenever I feel the loss of someone dear to me. It was first introduced to me in a haunting choral arrangement by Eleanor Daley. I wish it to be sung at my wake.
  • Janusz Apr 13, 2009 @ 4:11 am | delete
    Wonderful Poem, Wonderful Lens :) Blessed by a Squid Angel
  • SemperFidelis Apr 8, 2009 @ 11:25 am | delete
    Hi Kirsti!
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    ~ Colleen :o)
  • pichalee78 Mar 25, 2009 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    excellent lens..

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  • dc64 Mar 24, 2009 @ 10:03 pm | delete
    I have only heard the first line of this beautiful poem until I found it here. How exquisite it is. It made me tear up, and I've never lost anyone really close to me. When I do, which inevitably happens to us all, I will remember this poem and seek it's comfort.
  • Wysiwigs Mar 18, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
    What a wonderful lens on such a difficult subject! The poetry is beautiful - 5*
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  • pyngthyngs Mar 8, 2009 @ 7:09 pm | delete
    Great lens ComfortDoc! I know what will be the first thing I read if I feel the need to grieve.
  • seedplanter Jan 24, 2009 @ 1:46 am | delete
    I remember the first time I read this, I had not lost anyone precious - yet.
    It means so much more to me now, decades later. Thank you. It's beautiful.
  • hospitalera Jan 6, 2009 @ 5:42 pm | delete
    Excellent lens, 5***** and lensrolled ;-) SY
  • steveffeo Dec 24, 2008 @ 5:00 pm | delete
    Beautifulkl poem and great lens I have never read it before. TY
  • Funeral Readings Guru Dec 14, 2008 @ 4:17 pm | delete
    Unbelievable lens. I've never seen an squidoo lens so packed with great content. Amazing. By the way I found this very interesting blog on similar topic - Funeral Readingsblog.
  • MayQueen Nov 12, 2008 @ 8:15 pm | delete
    This 5-star lens of yours have made me cry! I really love that poem of Mary Frye! It really moved me emotionally! thanks for sharing this! Hope you can also have the time to view my lens and somehow comment and rate it! God, I wish I can make lenses as good as this!
  • rms Oct 31, 2008 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    This is wonderful!
  • txbountyhunter Oct 27, 2008 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    WOW !!! This is reall good ! keep up the GREAT work !!!
    S.D.
  • Jewelsofawe Oct 20, 2008 @ 3:46 pm | delete
    I love this poem. I wrote one about my stepdad when he died. I put it on my lens Death of a loved one.
    This is an excellent lens like yours usually are.
  • EulogyHelp Oct 19, 2008 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    I own a copy of the "do not stand at my grave..." and there are so many great poems in there. I think just reading through them is very therapeutic. Great lens.
  • Denise Caldwell Sep 4, 2008 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    http://www.alongthewatchtower.com

    This is the ultimate book I have read about life after death, I wanted to share it.
  • EarthHealer Aug 24, 2008 @ 12:44 am | delete
    Hello... thank you for that background on a very beautiful poem. In 2004 I was asked by my mother-in-law to read it at her hisband's funeral, when she was unable to do so... I had heard it only a week previous, on a soapie, of all things... but it is exquisite, and I felt honoured to read it for my husband's family. Thank you. All things good to all.
  • Serenity_Prayer_Gifts Aug 13, 2008 @ 9:29 am | delete
    Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
  • beachbum_gabby Aug 3, 2008 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    I've the seen the video and it reminds me of my lost brother. Great song, great poem. 5*
  • OhMe Aug 1, 2008 @ 10:34 am | delete
    Beautiful lens. Thank you. 5*
  • Debra Jul 30, 2008 @ 2:43 am | delete
    Great poems! keep posting, i'm checking your lens!
  • debby2859 May 29, 2008 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    This is so special I lost my mom 13 years ago and it is so hard for me to go to the grave site. It is so hard for me. Thanks so much.
  • BlessedOne May 21, 2008 @ 1:22 am | delete
    Wow, I had no idea this was so popular! I first heard it several years ago, when someone sent it to my Gram. She and I are extremely close and she asked me to read it at her funeral. Of course, I agreed. At 86 years old, she's still doing pretty darn well and thankfully, I haven't had to read it yet. Thanks for posting this, it is wonderful! Have a blessed day! ~ Tracy
  • life-squid Apr 29, 2008 @ 8:54 am | delete
    Nice Lens, I created a lens which features this book, it has helped me so much this year. Stop by and have a look at Funeral poems
  • theawristocrat Mar 31, 2008 @ 7:19 pm | delete
    Great information and really cool lens.

    thanks,
    Paul fr. fundraising ideas
  • Annie-forster Mar 19, 2008 @ 2:14 am | delete
    This is so inspiring..
  • maxy Mar 7, 2008 @ 8:06 am | delete
    I love reading you lens, well put together. Hope you have a chance to see my phone card lens!
  • freelief Feb 27, 2008 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    Wanted to share with you, my lens on helping grieving children deal with suicide of a parent. Maybe you could Lensroll it if you like it.
  • Feb 26, 2008 @ 11:54 pm | delete
    I better check this out if I have time. Thank you.
  • SonjaHelga Feb 18, 2008 @ 8:30 am | delete
    This is a beautiful lens. Many do not know how to "grieve", how to help someone who is grieving. And, oddly enough, in our western culture, when we do grieve, they want to send us to a "phsychiatrist".

    We all need time to grieve, and we need support IN grieving, not to lead us out of it. This normally comes naturally.

    Thanks for sharing,
  • mulberry Feb 15, 2008 @ 7:48 pm | delete
    Your lens is beautifully done and offers a critical resource for everyone at some point in their lives. Thank you.
  • thomasz Feb 13, 2008 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Great info.
  • RinchenChodron Jan 22, 2008 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    I didn't know there was so much to say about this book. I offer Tibetan Bowls sound treatments for people who are greiving and need comfort. Thank you for this lens.
  • steveffeo Jan 14, 2008 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens gives us all something to think about 5 thumbs up
  • boredofeducation Jan 11, 2008 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    Great lens as always. 5 Stars
  • CVOA Jan 8, 2008 @ 2:25 pm | delete
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  • Aika Dec 18, 2007 @ 3:36 am | delete
    very touchy and wonderful poem. 5 stars for the great job!
  • summer55 Dec 6, 2007 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    This is an interesting site and enjoy it very much.
    I love music and poetry.
    I enjoy watching the Oprah show.
    I love good art, pictures, movies, plays and musicals, lets say I love almost anything with entertainment.
  • EasyW Oct 21, 2007 @ 11:12 am | delete
    Lens well done! Keep up the good work ;)
  • Tom_Antion Sep 26, 2007 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Hi! Great lens! Can't wait to see more...Please visit my lens about Famous Eulogies. Lots of great speeches from history! Thanks...Your friend, Tom**
  • Iskandar Sep 20, 2007 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    A great lens. I would also like to share a good site for those who need similar poems - http://www.pinkpoem.com
  • fleur_de_lis_rising Aug 13, 2007 @ 10:40 pm | delete
    A card with this poem was sent to me when my mother passed, and I've saved it and read it from time to time -- even though it's been 14 years. Very touching lens on a subject no one wants to experience, but one that inevitably affects us all.
  • DeanBakerWholesale Aug 9, 2007 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    Great 5 star lens I felt the poem was very moving. I lost both my parents before their time. We were lucky to have Hospice come into the home for my mother.
  • jasmineann Aug 3, 2007 @ 5:04 am | delete
    I love this poem and this is such a wonderful lens. The poem is very comforting and healing to me when i have lost loved ones. I keep it close by me... Wonderful to find out more about it. Thank you so much for including my lens on Goldie here,such a special dog to us.
  • Brent_S Jul 30, 2007 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    Another well done lens! Together We Can Change The World.
  • Lady_Gotrocks Jul 30, 2007 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens...dang...made me cry.

    Congratulations! You are now a member of the Raising Stars group
  • here-to-help Jul 29, 2007 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    I am honoured that this great lens includes my Light Beyond ebook and movie - many thanks for helping to get the word out. Your work with the bereaved is truly something for you to feel proud of.
  • Brite-Ideas Jul 29, 2007 @ 2:24 am | delete
    Truly a great lens, the poem is very moving as well. Congratulations on a job well done on this lens.
    Barb,
  • Comfortdoc Jul 29, 2007 @ 12:46 am | delete
    Kim
    Thank you for sharing your memories of how this poem touched your life. I think the poem is a healing one for many people coping with the death of a love one.
  • KimGiancaterino Jul 29, 2007 @ 12:25 am | delete
    My friend Lillian passed away last year at the age of 101 and this poem was included on her prayer card at the memorial service. She wanted us to be happy for her long life and this poem made it a little easier to deal with our loss.
  • Comfortdoc Jul 28, 2007 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    I agree that Ben Crawley's versions of the song were truly inspirational, spiritual and ethereal all at once. I had goosebumps and felt a soothing healing presence listening to his voice.
  • LifeAfterDeath Jul 28, 2007 @ 6:33 am | delete
    Hi Comfortdoc, what a great idea! I've always loved that poem and had no idea that so many creative things had come out of it. Ben Crawley's song sent shivers down my spine. Keep up the good work.
  • Comfortdoc Jul 27, 2007 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    I am looking forward to reading comments that people have about this classic poem, song and book of comfort.

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