Merrit Malloy Poetry

‘Epitaph’ by Merrit Malloy is a beautiful poem about the good that can come out of death. The speaker wants their memory used to make the world a better place.

Merrit Malloy is known for her ability to write about loss and remembrance with warmth and simplicity, making her work resonate with those experiencing grief. Her poem has become widely recognized and cherished for its comforting tone and message about passing on love and kindness. Featured on NCIS, this poem grew especially popular and is now commonly read at funerals, providing a message of selfless remembrance and hope that many find deeply comforting.

When I die
Give what’s left of me away
To children
And old me that wait to die.

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