Funeral Poems: "Fair Winds and Following Seas" Poem for Navy and Marines
"Fair Winds and Following Seas" by Dave Kelly is a heartfelt funeral poem, often used to wish someone peace on their final journey. Find it below.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, by Dave Kelly
Fair winds and following seas, my friend,
As your journey’s course you plot and tend.
May gentle breezes guide your way,
And calm waters greet you every day.
With sails full and hearts light,
May your adventures be pure delight.
Through sunlit days and starry nights,
May your path be bright with guiding lights.
Fair winds and following seas, dear soul,
May you reach each and every goal.
With strength and courage, ever free,
May your voyage bring you back to me.
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My Impressions on The "Fair Winds and Following Seas" Poem
What I love about the "Fair Winds and Following Seas" poem is how deeply it shows the author's love for the one departing. You can feel that bittersweet mix of letting them go, but also holding onto the hope (selfishness?) that they’ll come back.
Listening to it recited (like in the YouTube version) really hits home—there’s this quiet wish that, even though they're free, they’ll return someday. It’s such a tender, emotional farewell, full of love and longing. ❤️
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