Anchored in memories
In memory's embrace, we gather near,
To honor a life, so cherished, so dear.
A sailor once bold, on oceans so wide,
In the Merchant Navy, he took his pride.
Through tempest and calm, with courage he sailed,
In vessels of dreams, where many had failed.
His heart was a compass, his spirit the breeze,
Navigating the waves, with incredible ease.
Yet beyond the horizon, where the sea gods convene,
A melody lingered so calm and serene
Music his refuge, a balm for his soul,
Notes like the stars, made his spirit whole.
With each gentle note, he found his way home,
In melodic echoes, he never would roam.
For the ship of his life bore a sweet melody,
In each joyous refrain, we find memories free.
Now silence surrounds, yet his song lingers on,
A tapestry woven, from dusk until dawn.
We celebrate you, dear Grandad, with grace,
Your legacy sails on, time cannot erase.
So let us remember the joy that you've shared,
Through laughter and music, you showed that you cared.
As we bid you farewell, on this journey anew,
We carry your spirit, eternally true.
About this poem
A poem for my wife's grandad at his funeral
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Written on August 11, 2024
Submitted by matthewspencer2515 on November 10, 2024
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 1,065 |
Words | 222 |
Stanzas | 12 |
Stanza Lengths | 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 |
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