"Memorial and Legacy Poems"

by artist Lisa Sarasohn

A poem is a container for memory. It holds words, images, and experiences that have made a relationship unique. It records remembrances too important to be forgotten. A poem can serve as a Legacy, a gift to friends and family of one who is nearing death. Or it can serve as a Memorial, a tribute to a loved one who has passed away. Such poems are ceremonial and can enrich memorial services.