Do Not Stand Beside My Grave and Weep

Do not stand beside my grave and weep
for I am not there 
for I did not die

I am the air that surrounds you 
and the ground beneath you 

I am the tear upon your cheek 
and the sound of your weep 

I am the north and south 
and the change of seasons 
Oh how god knows I have left you with out reason 

Do not stand beside my grave and cry 
for I am not there 
For I  Did not die 


This poem uses the line " Do not stand beside my grave and weep". It was inspiration from a 
famous poem by Mary Frye Titled "Don't stand beside my grave and weep for I am not dead, I do not sleep"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Burton Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 4:19 PM
when you are placed in the ground it is only your body and the soul is either in heaven or hell. great read and i learned something new.
Winter Avatar
November 4, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Love the message in this poem. Beautifully written. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 4:35 PM
This poem was excellent - Wonderful choice of poem to break off of - Enjoyed the read - God Bless
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