Rhyming Eulogy Poem and Prayer for a Beloved Pet Memorial
PrintDescription: When you lose a pet to death, you may try to mitigate the grief by telling yourself that he or she was 'only a pet'. However, rationalization does not erase the sorrow. Both adults and children will feel a sense of loss. Perhaps this poem wil...
Kathy Steinemann
Death, whether of a beloved friend, relative, or an animal who has shared one's life, will cause various stages of grief, including denial, anger, depression, and ultimate acceptance. Children are especially vulnerable to depression and an ongoing sense of loss.
It is healthy to mourn and to come to terms with the loss of a being that has been an important part of your life. Perhaps this poem will help you to cope.
Only a Pet
'Only a pet' - that's what they say;
So why am I weeping and grieving this way?
'Only a pet' - but cherished by me -
And mourned by my friends and family.
'Only a pet' does not convey
The loss and yearning I feel today.
'Only a pet' can never explain
The ache I feel, with its burning pain.
Thank you God, for the gift of this friend,
For the lessons I learned, which will always transcend
My feelings of loneliness, loss, and grief;
And I pray to You now for peace and relief.
(c) Copyright Kathy Steinemann. This poem is free to publish on your website only if this copyright notice, the byline, and the author's note below (with active links) are included. If you wish to print the poem for a funeral, memorial, or celebration of life service, you may shorten the copyright notice to: '(c) Copyright Kathy Steinemann - EulogySite.com'.
About the Author:
You will find more eulogy articles and resources at Eulogy Site (EulogySite.com) - containing information for eulogies, funerals, memorials, and celebration of life services. Kathy also creates German-English poetry and short stories for A-Language-Guide.com. Article Source: Eulogy Site - http://EulogySite.com