Humanist Funeral Poem by Rabindranath Tagore - Farewell My Friends

Humanist Funeral Poem by Rabindranath Tagore - Farewell My Friends

This calming poem would fit well in a non-religious or Humanist funeral service.

Here the author, representing the one who has passed on, speaks of their own contentment at having lived a good life, loved by good friends and is now happy to move on beyond life.

It is ideal to be read at a non-religious or humanist service, or at the funeral of a good friend.

Farewell My Friends - Humanist Funeral Poem by Rabindranath Tagore

Farewell My Friends
It was beautiful
As long as it lasted
The journey of my life.
I have no regrets
Whatsoever said
The pain I’ll leave behind.
Those dear hearts
Who love and care...
And the strings pulling
At the heart and soul...
The strong arms
That held me up
When my own strength
Let me down.
At the turning of my life
I came across
Good friends,
Friends who stood by me
Even when time raced me by.
Farewell, farewell My friends
I smile and
Bid you goodbye.
No, shed no tears
For I need them not
All I need is your smile.
If you feel sad
Do think of me
For that’s what I’ll like
When you live in the hearts
Of those you love
Remember then
You never die.

Видео Humanist Funeral Poem by Rabindranath Tagore - Farewell My Friends канала Celebrant Marc - Funeral & Life Celebrant