Winnie The Pooh (extract) If ever there is tomorrow..
A A Milne
If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together… there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart… I’ll always be with you.
About This Reading
This much‑loved extract from A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh is a gentle, reassuring reading about love, courage and staying connected even when apart. It can work beautifully as one of the friendship poems for funerals, especially for someone known for their kindness, warmth or childlike spirit.
Its simple, familiar language makes it suitable for both children and adults to read, and it can feel especially meaningful at a funeral or celebration of life for a close friend, sibling or child. The tone is tender and hopeful, offering comfort that the bonds of love and friendship remain, even after death. This short reading works well near the end of a service, as a final message of love and reassurance.
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