Funerals can truly be augmented by a poem that is apt and fitting for the person you have just lost. The following list of funeral poems about babies and children are perfect for those who have lost a child, especially at a young age.
Angel Wings
by Jean Rozon
A precious angel slipped away, no one heard a cry.
No time for Dad and Mommy to sing me lullabies.
My time with you was much too short. I had to leave too soon,
But love had joined us as I grew inside my Mommy’s womb.
It wove its way within our hearts, in all our hopes and dreams,
Until the very purest love became my tiny wings.
Although I could not stay with you, I knew right from the start,
That once you felt your angel’s love, you’d keep me in your hearts.
I’m just a little angel but my time was not in vain.
As dark clouds that surround you give way unto the sun,
My precious parents you will see that any heart will sing,
If only for a moment it is brushed by angel wings.
Asleep
by Wendy Sisson
Slumber sweetly little one
Upon your dusty bed.
The earth be both your blanket
And pillow for your head.
When the long, dark night is over
And heaven begins its reign
I promise you my darling
I will see you again.
A Butterfly Lights Beside Us
Author Unknown
A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam, and for a
brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world:
but then it flies again. And though we wish it could
have stayed, we feel so lucky to have seen it.
The Cord
Author Unknown
We are connected, my child and I,
by an invisible cord not seen by the eye.
It’s not like the cord that connects us at birth
this cord can’t be seen by any on earth.
This cord does it’s work right from the start
it binds us together attached to my heart
I know that it’s there though no one can see
the invisible cord from my child to me.
The strength of this cord it’s hard to describe
it can’t be destroyed it can’t be denied.
It’s stronger than any cord man could create
it withstands the test, can hold any weight
And though you are gone, though you’re not here with me
the cord is still there but no one can see
It pulls at my heart, I am bruised…I am sore
but this cord is my lifeline as never before.
I’m thankful that my heart connects us this way
a mother and child, death can’t take it away!
Dear Child In Heaven
Author Unknown
You were a blessing to us all
you were a special child.
And we’re so glad God sent you
to be with us awhile.
You filled our home with happiness
and made our life complete.
The time we had with you
was far too short, but oh so sweet.
Some things we don’t find easy
to accept or understand.
Until we realize they’re part of
our Creator’s perfect plan.
Now it comforts us to know
you’re with the angels up above.
While in our hearts we hold you close
Surrounded by our love.
Fingerprints
by Tom Krause
Your fingerprints are on my heart.
Fingerprints that teach me about caring.
Fingerprints that teach me about love.
Fingerprints that teach me about courage.
Fingerprints that teach me about hope.
Fingerprints that bring me closer to my loved ones.
Fingerprints that bring me closer to myself.
In the time I cared for you my whole life changed —
never to be the same again
All this from tiny fingerprints that touch my heart.
You will live in my heart forever – never to be forgotten.
I will always love you.
You are my child.
Little Snowdrop
Author Unknown
The world may never notice
If a Snowdrop doesn’t bloom,
Or even pause to wonder
If the petals fall too soon.
But every life that ever forms,
Or ever comes to be,
Touches the world in some small way
For all eternity.
The little one we longed for
Was swiftly here and gone.
But the love that was then planted
Is a light that still shines on.
And though our arms are empty,
Our hearts know what to do.
For every beating of our hearts
Says that we love you.
Love In Every Tear
Author Unknown
O precious, tiny, sweet little one
You will always be to me.
So perfect, pure, and innocent
Just as you were meant to be.
We dreamed of you and of your life
And all that it would be.
We waited and longed for you to come.
And join our family.
We never had the chance to play,
To laugh, to rock, to wiggle.
We long to hold you, touch you now
And listen to you giggle.
I’ll always be your mother,
He’ll always be your dad.
You will always be our child,
The child that we had.
But now you’re gone…but yet you’re here
We’ll sense you everywhere.
You are our sorrow and our joy,
There’s love in every tear.
Just know our love goes deep and strong
We’ll forget you never
The child we had, but never had
And yet will have forever!
Never
by K. Fugleberg
I’ll never get to see your precious face;
or whisper words to make you feel safe
I’ll never get to hold you tight
when you can’t sleep at night
I’ll never get to sing to you a sweet lullaby,
to calm you down when you cry
I’ll never get to fall asleep with you in my arms,
all bundled in a blanket to keep you warm
I’ll never get to hear you laugh and giggle
or see you little toes wiggle
There are many things I will never get to do,
but the hardest is not being with you.
Parenthood
by Graeme Cook
From the moment they are born,
That bond never shall be torn,
Regardless of all they do or say,
They’ll always be your kid,
No matter what they did,
Love’s bloodline, can never go astray.
From the first time that you hold ’em,
Through every time you scold ’em,
And every soiled nappy that you’ve changed,
From all the crap you saw,
They will always dish out more,
It’s just the way that children are arranged.
You want for them the best,
But they put you to the test,
And seem intent, your efforts to defy,
Beseech, threaten, teach or cheer,
They so seldom seem to hear,
No matter how bloody hard you may try.
As a baby they were cute,
And as a toddler, really beaut,
How proud you were at their first day at school,
But then they started growing,
And acting without knowing,
Just started to become a touch less cool.
So rude, mocking and defiant,
And on you, still so reliant,
You are there to fulfil their every need,
We’re so proud of their successes,
And forgive their many messes,
The writing’s on the wall but they won’t read.
If they’d only see the truth,
In this masquerade of youth,
A parent’s job would be one of far less stress,
But they crave the grog and smokes,
Hang around with the wrong blokes,
And don’t ever dare advise them how to dress.
A product of where you’ve been,
What you’ve done and what they’ve seen,
They’ve learnt most from the example you have set,
So not totally to blame,
Not too different, but the same,
We all think we tried our very best, and yet?
We pushed them and we shoved them,
Tolerated, and loved them,
Glad we had them, at times we don’t know why,
Pray they do stay out of strife,
Make the best of their sweet life,
Can’t bear the thought that one day they may die.
May they prosper, love and grow,
Come to learn all that we know,
And hopefully succeed through Life’s great test,
May we leave this mortal coil,
Free of grief, relieved of toil,
And know that for our kids, we did our best.
These Are My Footprints
Author Unknown
These are my footprints, so perfect and so small.
These tiny footprints, never touched the ground at all.
Not one tiny footprint, for now I have my wings.
These tiny footprints were meant for other things.
You will hear my tiny footprints, in the patter of the rain.
Gentle drops like angels tears, of joy and not from pain.
You will see my tiny footprints, in each butterflies’ lazy dance.
I’ll let you know I’m with you, if you give me just a chance.
You will see my tiny footprints, in the rustle of the leaves.
I will whisper names into the wind, and call each one that grieves.
Most of all, these tiny footprints, are found in mummy’s heart,
’cause even though I’m gone now, we’ll never truly part.
Tiny Angel
Author Unknown
Tiny Angel rest your wings
Sit with me for awhile.
How I long to hold your hand,
And see your tender smile.
Tiny Angel, look at me,
I want this image clear…
That I will forget your precious face
Is my biggest fear.
Tiny Angel can you tell me,
Why you have gone away?
You weren’t here for very long…
Why is it, you couldn’t stay?
Tiny Angel shook his head,
“These things I do not know…
But I do know that you love me,
And that I love you so.”
Too Soon
by Mary Yarnall
This was a life that had hardly begun
No time to find your place in the Sun
No time to do all you could have done
But we loved you enough for a lifetime
No time to enjoy the world and its wealth
No time to take life down off the shelf
No time to sing the songs of yourself
Though you had enough love for a lifetime
Those who live long endure sadness and tears
But you’ll never suffer the sorrowing years
No betrayal, no anger, no hatred, no fears
Just love – only love – in your lifetime.
When I Speak
by Martin Nelson
When I speak your name,
It still brings music to my ears,
And I can still see your smile
As if heaven is so near.
When I speak your name,
It brings back memories
Of you dancing for joy
Or maybe playing with a toy.
When I speak your name,
It’s because you no longer can,
And I want the world to know
What a goof I had.
When I speak your name,
It still brings me tears,
And I wish I could hold you
For oh so many years.
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All poems featured on this website are free to use during any ceremony, although it is good practice to make sure the author is mentioned, if known. Should you require a celebrant for your ceremony, be it a funeral, a wedding, a naming ceremony or something else, feel free to get in touch. I am a double award-nominated Family and Funeral Celebrant covering the entire UK, and would be happy to help you commemorate in a meaningful and personal way.
