Thank You 'Nanny' Poem Verse Greeting Card

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This moving verse has a comforting message and is a good funeral poem for Nan. The words reminds us how talking and remembering can keep someone alive in our hearts, long after they are gone. This poem was originally thought to be “author unknown”, but David Harkins claimed his authorship after it was chosen by the Queen for the Queen Mother’s Royal funeral in April 2002. Your ancestor, Cubbitch, dat yuh shoulda proud a, an stop holler ‘baaa, baaa’ an holler ‘tallawah’!”

Theselines repeat the themes from the last few but in a much more pronounced way. The reference to The Cow Who Jumped Over The Moon is especially noteworthy, being such a trivial and unimportant story that it pales in comparison to the vast majority of history from anywhere. The narrator notes in their school that they’ve learned about the man who discovered balloons (whose name isn’t even mentioned, unlike the historical figures important to the speaker), but not about figures such as Nanny the Maroon. With its warm and sympathetic message about finding ways to cope, it’s a lovely choice of poem for a nan’s funeral, especially if she’d want you to feel reassured. Aunty Roachy, say, “My granmodder tell me say dat fi her granmodder tell har say dat Nanny Town and Compong Nanny an moore Tung Nanny was de selfsame Nanny. Mmmm.If you’re looking for funeral poems for Grandma, we can help you find the right words to share how you’re feeling. This is a difficult time and knowing what to say can feel stressful. We’ve gathered a choice of poems and funeral readings for Nan that you can read aloud, write in messages or simply read for some comfort. Missing You, Nan – Sarah Harrison We may find comfort is picturing our beautiful Grandma being welcomed in heaven and being reunited with loved ones who have passed before her. This sweet and simple funeral poem captures this sentiment. Nanny The line concerning that merry soul is such a lighthearted bit that it almost feels out of place. The line could easily be a part of an old cheerful song, and this is the idea — John Agard is juxtaposing the nature of what the speaker is learning with the nature of what they are not learning. Here it is more important to know that “ole King Cole was a merry ole soul” than it is to learn about one of the most prominent helpers in the Crimean War, who was more often than not overshadowed by Nightingale. This selection of beautiful funeral poems reflect on the precious legacy of grandmothers, from the life experiences that shaped them, to the love and joy they brought us. Some funeral poems for grandmother are bittersweet and poignant, while others may bring to mind happy memories of a woman who was fearless or funny and certainly unique. 1. Memories in The Heart (author unknown)

We love this next funeral poem as it highlightsthe importance of celebrating your Grandma’s life and legacy. This funeral poem invites us to not focus onher death, but to find comfort in all the wonderful things that she did her time with us. She Is GoneThis longer poem could be a good funeral reading for Nan if you’re happy to speak for a little longer. It talks about a Grandma who was always there for support and comfort and who will never be forgotten. God Saw You Getting Tired – Anonymous The history of the Crimean War, a natural topic in an English classroom environment, would be missing some of its significance if Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole were not mentioned — except that Nightingale was British and Seacole was Jamaican, and this makes all the difference. Florence Nightingale was a highly reputable and devoted nurse during the Crimean War, known for making rounds in the middle of the night (with her lamp) to care for wounded soldiers. Seacole performed a similar task, setting up a British- style hotel area near the battlefields so soldiers could recover their health in a comfortable and familiar environment. Both women came to great repute during the war among soldiers, who were grateful for their commitment — but the speaker is only learning about Nightingale, amidst nonsensical stories of Robin Hood and “ole King Cole.” It’s since become a funeral favourite, because its uplifting words remind us how important it is to celebrate our nan’s life instead of focusing on her death.

My heart is saddened, and I don’t know how I’ll go on.
You always had time to listen to my complaints,
I’ve said so many times, “That woman’s a saint.” This religiousfuneral poem doesn’t talk directly about grandmothers, but it’s a good choice for someone who lived a long and full life. While it notes that loss can be heart breaking, it reminds us that your loved one is at peace now. Nanny – Laura White If you’re looking for shorter Nan funeral poems, J. Allen Shaw’s A Tear for Nanais just 8 lines long. It talks about how a Grandma can raise you to have the strength and courage to lead a happy life, even once they’re gone. My Grandmother – Victoria L. PayneWith a grandma’s good sense, it reminds us to fill our waking hours in useful ways, and brings comfort with final words of faith and wisdom. The final lines are reassuring: One who never really grew old
Her smile was made of sunshine
And her heart was solid gold
Her eyes were bright as shining stars
And in her cheeks fair roses you see.
We had a wonderful grandmother,
And that’s the way it will always be.
But take heed, because
She’s still keeping an eye on all of us,
So let’s make sure
She will like what she sees. She Is Goneis one of the most popular funeral poems. It can be used for anyone (with “she” being replaced with “he” for men), but it does make a particularly good funeral poem for Nan. It encourages us to change the way we think about people passing and focus on the positive. A Tear for Nana – J. Allen Shaw But it wasn easy fi fine yuh way dere. So Nanny use to sen har warrior bredda dem by night fi rescue de slave dem from de plantation-dem.

With words that remind us of the care she took of her family, this is a wonderful funeral poem for a nana. Mostly attributed as “author unknown,” poet Melissa Shreve said she wrote this poem for her grandma’s funeral. It comforts the grieving with beautiful thoughts of a new life in Paradise, free from earthly pain. This funeral poem for a grandmother also comforts us with the thought that our love for our her will always live in our hearts. Well, same time as Aunty Roachy stop fi ketch breath, one bwoy name Cubbitch come een an gi out, “What a gwaan? What a gwaan?” De gal Muches say, Miss Roachy a tell we bout Nanny.” Nanny the Maroon was a Jamaican slave born to the Asante people in the late seventeenth century. Today, she is a Jamaican National Hero, for her role in founding the Nanny Town community. She escaped from slavery with several close friends and fled to Blue Mountain, where she scouted out strategic locations to build communities for escaped slaves. Once British soldiers caught on and discovered the location of many escaped slaves, they brought down the might of their military onto the town. Nanny chose the location well, however, and the town proved impossible to capture, despite overwhelming numbers of odds in favour of the British. Finally, peace was agreed upon, and the community survived and thrived.This poem was written by Christina Rossetti in 1849 when she was still a teenager. A classic poem of remembrance and mourning, the words remind us that love is eternal – a fitting funeral poem for a grandma who meant so very much.