Are there rocking chairs in Heaven
where little babies go?
Do the angels hold you closely
and rock you to and fro?
Do they talk silly baby talk
to get a smile or two,
and sing the sleepy lullabies
I used to sing to you?
My heart is aching for you,
my angel child so dear.
You brought such joy into my life
the short time you were here.
I know you’re in a happy place
and in God’s loving care.
I dream each night I’m rocking you
in Heaven’s rocking chair.
A short extract from ‘The Excursion’ by Romantic poet William Wordsworth, about memories lasting long after death.
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
Short funeral verse written by Joyce Grenfell with a message about finding ways to cope with grief carry on after losing a loved one.
A beautiful funeral poem by Crammond Kennedy about laying a loved one to rest, ideal for a remembrance or memorial service.
