Tag Archives: Beautiful Funeral Poems

“Love Dogs” by Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi

Poem describes the how grief is the remedy, not the enemy, of a broken heart
Posted on February 8, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Thirteenth century Persian poet Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi is widely known for his poems of ecstasy, devotion and praise for the great mystery of the human experience. His poem “Love Dogs” speaks of a cry of longing from both the perspective of … Continue reading →

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“Peace” by Langston Hughes

Hughes’ funeral poem reflects on the futile nature of war when the ultimate price soldiers pay for peace is through their deaths
Posted on July 27, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

War and its consequences wreak havoc on countless lives with its numerous casualties — whether they are civilian members or the soldiers involved on either side. In his poem, “Peace,” one of my all-time favorite poets, Langston Hughes, captures the irony of war’s … Continue reading →

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