Funeral Poem - Idyll - by Siegfried Sassoon

Funeral Poem - Idyll - by Siegfried Sassoon

Sassoon is perhaps best known as a war poet. His poems are sometimes difficult reads, because of the brutality of the topic.

This poem, is more gentle and has inspired many readings at funerals. It counteracts his other work with a message of hope and dreams; there is a glimmer of reconciliation in these words. Perhaps they can be nought but a dream, only time will tell. Yet the author continues to dream of each new day.

In the grey summer garden I shall find you
With day-break and the morning hills behind you.
There will be rain-wet roses; stir of wings;
And down the wood a thrush that wakes and sings.
Not from the past you’ll come, but from that deep
Where beauty murmurs to the soul asleep:

And I shall know the sense of life re-born
From dreams into the mystery of morn
Where gloom and brightness meet. And standing there
Till that calm song is done, at last we’ll share
The league-spread, quiring symphonies that are
Joy in the world, and peace, and dawn’s one star.

Poetry is written to be shared, read and heard.
Can I share or use this poetry?

All the poems I share on my website or social media have been in the public domain and are sometimes used at funerals.

Wherever known, I do give credit and thanks to the author. If you know the author of any I have marked as 'unknown', then let me know, and I will amend the page.

If you chose to share or use the poetry at a funeral or memorial service, please give the author credit.

Many of these poems are original to me; please feel free to share those or use them if they seem right for your service. All I ask is that you give credit to the author.

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