The Golden Thread: An Original Funeral Poem | Two Hearts Reunited in Heaven
“The Golden Thread,” a poignant funeral poem crafted by the compassionate funeral celebrant, Marc Lemezma. This touching piece beautifully narrates the reunion of two hearts in a place beyond our understanding, offering solace and comfort to those mourning the loss of a loved one. Marc feels blessed that this profound poem has resonated with so many, becoming a cherished part of numerous funerals.
The Golden Thread
By Marc Lemezma
I didn’t really leave you; I was just one step ahead
Waiting here, with you in my heart
Clutching a golden thread
That binds us both together, it shines and it reminds
That although the wait is painful
We’ll be reunited in good time
To spend eternity together, to keep each other close
To relive the joy that once we knew
And if god wills, who knows
That golden thread will run unbroken, shining throughout time
Forever there, to keep your heart
Firmly bound to mine
Analysis
“The Golden Thread” by Marc Lemezma is a moving and profound poem that offers solace to those grieving the loss of a loved one. The imagery of the golden thread serves as a powerful metaphor for the enduring connection between two hearts, even beyond the physical realm.
The poem begins with the reassurance, “I didn’t really leave you; I was just one step ahead,” suggesting that the departed loved one is still close, just in a different place. The golden thread symbolizes the unbreakable bond that persists, providing comfort that the separation is only temporary.
The lines, “That binds us both together, it shines and it reminds / That although the wait is painful / We’ll be reunited in good time,” convey a sense of hope and patience, reminding the mourner that the reunion is inevitable.
The final stanza, “That golden thread will run unbroken, shining throughout time / Forever there, to keep your heart / Firmly bound to mine,” reinforces the eternal nature of love and connection, offering a comforting promise of eternal togetherness.
Marc Lemezma’s “The Golden Thread” is a beautiful piece that has touched many hearts, providing comfort and hope during the most challenging times.
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