Best Obituaries Poems

Obituaries lay it out – 
The dates of death and birth,
But we don’t have a clue about
That person’s life on earth.

What made him laugh, what caused her grief,
What talents they possessed;
What sport or song or book or film
That he or she liked best.

What memories were...

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This morning's paper arrived and I settled down to peruse,
The latest in local, national and international news.
While I relaxed with a cup of steaming coffee near,
Some across the land heard door bells chime with dread and fear.

I turned the pages slowly dreading what I might...

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I’ve always read the obituaries;
Though I am not sure really why.
At first I found them curious;
Now, they just make me cry.

Originally they were all strangers to me,
But I loved to read their stories.
Took note of age and cause of death;
Read the accounts of their past...

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