Book: Paperback | 129 x 198mm | 128 pages | ISBN 9780141014968 | 01 Apr 2004 | Penguin
It is not always easy to find a poem that is right for an occasion of sorrow. Ranging from old to new, Watson has compiled an inspiring collection of poems to celebrate a life that has ended and, perhaps, allow us to find some comfort.
‘Remember me when I am gone away...’
When a loved one is being mourned, we often turn to poetry in order to express our deepest thoughts and feelings. The right poem, whether ancient or modern, will help us celebrate a life that has ended and, perhaps, allow us to find some comfort.
Yet it’s not always easy to find the poem that’s right for the occasion, especially at such a time of sorrow. As an actress, Julia Watson has sometimes been asked by friends for suggestions, and in this collection she offers over ninety poems and other short readings which could be read at a funeral or memorial service.
‘To everything there is a season...’
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