Original Funeral Poems
By Paul Honeyborne

Examples from 'Saying Goodbye'

This is an excerpt from one of my favourite poems in the book. I was thinking of an intimate relationship between two people, where there was almost a shared responsibility for each other. If you're lucky enough to find a relationship like this one, you're truly blessed.

A Dear Friend

A dear friend
A real find
A kindred spirit
A true bond
A caring thought
A close love
A "one of a kind"

The other half
The second view
The invited opinion
The realistic response
The sincere exchange
The compromised stance
The "no place to hide"

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When I wrote this poem, I though about what I would say of Nicola, my wife. By the way, I'm happy to say she's very much still with us but it does represent my feelings about our partnership. You'll have to buy the book to read the rest!

There was only you

There was no point in discussing what was already understood.
We were as one.
There was no uncertainty about the way we felt.
We gave unconditionally.
There was no room for distractions or guests.
We occupied our combined space.
There was no point in reflecting on past chronicles.
We conspired for the future.

There was no time to consider fools errands.
We focussed our energies.
There was no respite from strengthening our bond.
We reinvented our relationship.
There was no grass growing under our feet.
We moved with the times.
There was no despondency within our existence.
We enthused collectively.

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I never knew my Granddads because they both died before I was born. However, during my life I've met many great examples of what the best Granddads should represent. This is an excerpt from a poem about them.

Just Granddad

Just a card at birthday time, reminds you of his love
Just his presence, by your side, his shelter like a glove
Just a smile and all is well, troubles fade and go
Just a chat with words you trust, solutions start to flow

Just at hand, perpetually ready, seems he’s always been around
Just in case of need or crisis, feet firmly planted on the ground
Just bestowing calm and stillness, tranquillity aligned
Just composed, extending guidance, compassionate and kind

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