Songs of the Death of Children (Kindertotenlieder)

As virtuous men pass mildly away, And whisper to their souls to go, Whilst some of their sad friends do say The breath goes now, …

Not, how did he die, but how did he live? Not, what did he gain, but what did he give? These are the units to …

Life can never stay the same No matter how we try Our hands can never stop The clock of life from ticking by But love …

Farewell to thee! but not farewellTo all my fondest thoughts of thee:Within my heart they still shall dwell;And they shall cheer and comfort me.O beautiful, …

Don’t think of me as gone away My journey’s just begun Life holds so many facets This earth is but one Just think of me …

Come to me when I’m dying; Gaze on my wasted form, Tired with so long defying Life’s ever-rushing storm. Come, come when I am dying, …

My memories are what I have left, and a lesson I will not forget. The time has come when time is no more and all …

All nature has a feeling: woods, fields, brooks Are life eternal: and in silence they Speak happiness beyond the reach of books; There’s nothing mortal …

They tell me it’s amazing how I’ve stayed so strong, but they don’t see how I cry when I hear your song. They see the …

Sweet day, so cool, so calm, so bright, The bridall of the earth and skie; The dew shall weep thy fall to-night; For thou must …

I have nightmares and can’t sleep. The loss of you is a wound so deep. My mind recorded the times we had. Knowing there will …

I’m sitting here in my room, looking at your picture, wondering why you couldn’t be a part of my future. Uncontrollable tears stream down my …

Strange that it should be so,  Be born and live and grow, Watch weird new worlds go by In the blink of an eye.Wake up …

Remember all those happy days, those times she called our own In all those well-loved places where you now grieve alone. And those small endearing …

Dear God, please take care of my little girl, The one with big eyes and soft brown curls. She was special, as you should know. …