Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same;
but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again.
The poem is copyrighted. Please see the author's website (name is linked).
The author of the poem writes:
I am the author of the above, "Our Family Chain Is Broken." Here is the full poem:
We little knew the day that God
was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you.
You did not go alone,
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories.
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one by one
the chain will link again.
I wrote it for a young woman in our family several years ago. Copies were passed out among the family. I hope it can bring comfort to others who grieve.
Why does the Broken Chain poem appear showing no disclosed author?
Posted by: russelldent@aol.com | 25 April 2010 at 21:09
I saw this poem in a book that was on a grave marker does anyone know where I can find one. It wasn't an expensive marker from a carol wright or something like that. Would love to find one for my Dad's family their family chain has linked full circle again would love to have it for his parents grave.
Posted by: Connie Schaap | 25 October 2010 at 22:42
i saw this on a garden stone at Hillerman Nursery and i had to look it up on the internet. Our family lost our brother this past May and it's been hard to live life knowing he is gone. Quotes like these are a great comfort and i just wanted to let you know it touched my heart as i know it's touched many others. LIz
Posted by: Liz G | 29 August 2011 at 16:23
My name is Kelly Eveland and I found this poem a few years ago and I love it. I dedicated. It to my father when he passed away Feb 21, 2009. I read it at his funeral and just about six weeks ago I got it tattooed on the back of my right leg. Thank you so much for letting us love this poem.
Posted by: kelly eveland | 12 July 2012 at 21:37
Thank you Kelly. The poem is a great consolation for many people. I hope Mr. Tranmer sees your note.
Posted by: Sedulia | 13 July 2012 at 02:10
Someone gave me a copy of this poem 18 years ago when my dad passed away. It truly helped me in my grieving.
Posted by: Vali Attow | 21 January 2013 at 02:45
This is my favorite poem when a loved one has passed on.
Posted by: D | 01 March 2013 at 05:50