"Let Me Go" by Christina Rossetti: A Classic Funeral Poem
"Let Me Go" by Christina Georgina Rossetti is a beautiful, short poem about accepting death and finding peace. You can read it just below.
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Let Me Go, by Christina Rossetti
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all part of the master plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me, but let me go.
Notes on "Let Me Go" Poem
The speaker is asking their loved ones not to be sad or hold onto grief after they’ve passed away. Instead, they encourage letting go and focusing on the good memories, which I find to be such a compassionate and wise approach.
The poem feels gentle and comforting, reminding us that death is a natural part of life. I believe Rossetti’s words, though simple, carry so much emotion, making this poem a go-to for times of loss because it truly brings comfort and helps people find peace during difficult moments.
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