Found this again

[GrayDragon]

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 the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.

 

[Whispering Winds]

Isn't that beautiful!! I am not going to be buried, I don't want a "funeral", I want a celebration of life, and this is perfect for it. Thanks for sharing!!

 

[SarahFair]

I heard that in a movie (or 2)..
Just cant remember which..

 

[GrayDragon]

Quote:
It's been in a few. It was a quite popular inscription at one point.

 

[tonini3059]

That is the saying we picked to have on the back of my mom's card at the funeral home.

 

[sfw2]

My dad read that poem at my sister-in-law's memorial service, a couple of years ago. After the service, a reception was held at their local pub/restaurant. We took turns telling stories about Claire - we were sharing tears of laughter, much of the time. She would have loved it, and I think it honored the sentiment of the poem.

I hope my family will read it for me, when I finally go . . .