Do not stand at my grave and weep

by Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am in a thousand winds that blow,

I am the softly falling snow.

I am the gentle showers of rain,

I am the fields of ripening grain.

I am in the morning hush,

I am in the graceful rush

Of beautiful birds in circling flight,

I am the starshine of the night.

I am in the flowers that bloom,

I am in a quiet room.

I am in the birds that sing,

I am in each lovely thing.

Do not stand at my grave bereft

I am not there. I have not left.

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2 Responses to Do not stand at my grave and weep

  1. avatar Marianne McMurty says:

    These poems are really beautiful.

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  2. avatar suzette sherman says:

    This one is my favorite and I made it a point to tell Aurora that. thanks for your comment!

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