Weep Not For Me: In Memory of a Beloved Cat

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You’re loved by so many, It will never be goodbye. Close your pretty eyes, No more tears, just go and rest, But turning to them, Jesus said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and your children. and Jesus having turned to them, said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children; Used as lyric in popular choir anthem, "In Remembrance" with music by Eleanor Daley and lyrics attributed to annonymous. Copyrght 1995 by Gordon V. Thomposn Music, Toronto, Canada.

But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

Popular funeral poem based on a short verse by David Harkins. An uplifting poem about being grateful for a loved one’s life. or ye Jerusalem women; just as the inhabitants of Jerusalem are called daughters of Zion in ( Isaiah 3:16 ) Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near,

The poem is often attributed to anonymous or incorrect sources, such as the Hopi and Navajo tribes. [1] :423 The most notable claimant was Mary Elizabeth Frye (1905–2004), who often handed out xeroxed copies of the poem with her name attached. She was first wrongly cited as the author of the poem in 1983. [3] In her obituary, she asserted that her authorship was "undisputed" and confirmed by Dear Abby. [4] However, Pauline Phillips and her daughter Jeanne Phillips, writing as Abigail van Buren, repeatedly confessed to their readers that they could not confirm who had written the popular poem. [1] :427–8 [5] Original version [ edit ] But Jesus turning to them said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, stop weeping for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.But Jesus, turning to them, said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. Joslin, Katie (22 November 2017). "Katie Joslin TV Blog: FICTION ADAPTATION: Research into Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep & Mary Elizabeth Frye".

But Jesus turned towards them and said, "Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. The following verses are among the most popular for a funeral. Similar to funeral songs and hymns, there are a number of poems and verses which are frequently chosen for funeral services. Feb 1935, 18 - The Kansas City Times at Newspapers.com". Newspapers.com . Retrieved 18 December 2020.German version of the poem following rhyme and meter of the original KOTTMANN: STEHT NICHT AN MEINEM GRAB UND WEINT And Jesus turning round to them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep over me, but weep over yourselves and over your children;

Alternatively, there are many contemporary poems and verse that would be suitable for a funeral or memorial. Some modern poets even specialise in Funeral Poems – “Saying Goodbye” is a book of original funeral poems by Paul Honeyborne – find it at www.funeral-poetry.co.uk.

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Short funeral verse written by Joyce Grenfell with a message about finding ways to cope with grief carry on after losing a loved one. This poem by Rabindranath Tagore is a reflection on the narrator’s contentment with his life and gratitude to his or her friends for their companionship and support. The poem ends with a hope that they will live on after death in the memory of these friends.