Obit Poems - Poems about Obit

A Fellow Poet Wrote Her Obit In 2020

She said that the stars were listening.
She said that her gift was a curse
but that was four years ago.
She said that she hoped
we would understand.
She added that she was proud
that her daughter had a child
but daughter had stopped speaking with her/

She never mentioned a date
or possible cause of death.

This summer, four years later
 she told

Categories: obit, absence, addiction, friendship, loss,
Form: Free verse

Rico L and Ree Ko - Thanx Anaya

I
If any writer here didn't like him --
If Souper One, or 2023, dislike Rico,
Please correct my notion: Rico made you smile
Even when you hated to smile or laugh
ThanX Rico for leaving your fingerprints here
More respectful than boot prints --
You tried to enjoy life, and people,
Even when people deserved less
Godspeed! I know you fought "mind control"
Free

Categories: obit, anti bullying, best friend,
Form: Epitaph

Obit

OBIT
unrequited love was
found dead last night
naked and alone
in a hotel room
killed by a single shot
to the heart
police have no suspects
at this time think suicide
was the cause there is
no family to speak of
although countless thousands
have sent flowers

Categories: obit, love,
Form: Free verse

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Frank's Obit

Reading obits Frank had quite a surprise

   There he learned of his untimely demise

      'Twas beyond his belief

         But he read with relief

            'Twas another Frank with a name

Categories: obit, humorous,
Form: Limerick

Your Obit

Unless you have indisputable proof to the contrary
Always trust a friend who tells you they read your obituary
They wouldn't lie, they'd spit it out 
It's not something people lie about
A real clue, you're not up to par, heading for a cemetery

Categories: obit, celebration,
Form: Limerick

The Gravity of An Eternal Obit

The Gravity of an Eternal Obit
David J Walker
 
Scarlet, Red, Rust
The colors of the Scorpio
Whose path crossed the 
Capricorn both black and brown
 
Woke to the uncharted space
Between us
The dance of ages
The embrace of creation
the planet of transformation 
 
Yours was the flower 
waiting to bloom
I was the gardener of patience 
You were the physician

Categories: obit, love,
Form: Rhyme

Your Obit

Unless you have indisputable proof to the contrary
Always trust a friend who tells you they read your obituary
They wouldn't lie, they'd spit it out 
It's not something people lie about
A real clue, you're not up to par, heading for a cemetery

Categories: obit, dark,
Form: Limerick

Obit

With 365 days of mourning
we'll never need the news.
Or even read the paper
for any kind of clues.

We'll always have our mission
to bury all the dead.
And never stray from suffering
to make the trip ahead.

We'll always feel the shame
we didn't do enough.
and never need to blame
another for our slough.

We'll always see no choice;
the end was coming near.
And

Categories: analogy, eulogy, obituary,
Form: Quatrain

Obit For Beau

Make a wish
to summon 
the fish to crowd 
around so he'll
be found.
I'll always see
his little shape
in the shallows
of the lake, 
forever to bathe
in his Betta
baptismal  
grave.

Categories: obit, bereavement,
Form: Rhyme

The Beauty of His Obit

In the beauty of his obit, (this 
soulful man), there was one omission: 
His soul was purloined in a world 
of privilege, too much permission.
Freddie, where were you when
I was ready.  Now, only your 
music plays in my mind.
There's no rewind.

      for Freddie Mercury w/ love

Categories: obit, dedication,
Form: Rhyme

Honest Obit

Have you ever wondered
As time goes marching on
When someone who you knew quite well
Goes to the Great Beyond?

Although this person that you knew
Always did their best
They had many little flaws
Of which you could attest.

No one is perfect need not be said 
It’s certain that’s for sure.
But strong or weak we all go on
We’re able to

Categories: obit, funny
Form: Rhyme

Obit For a Lion

A great man is dead
How do you measure that? How do you say
That certain of bread
Condoned not that he ate and just walked away?
When a man assumes
Certain responsibility, how do make his task 
Unique? What fine brooms
Do you use to tell if his face is but a mask?

A great one his dead
Honor him, honor him

Categories: obit, death, inspirationalwork, work,
Form: Verse

Intro By Obit

Born January 31, 1953  – Rev. Rebecca Guile Hudson – Died January 30, 2048

Categories: obit, death, history, hope, life,
Form: Acrostic