Oh that poem is very common at funerals, and you can see why... It's very accessible. So beautiful! It really resonates for a lot of people and it's how I feel closer to my late father too - he is present in the world around me. Again, this is a poem about legacy. Thanks for reminding me of it.
The Hardy one is quite complex @keithtaylor , a bit of a harder read for people I guess. There's some really, really clever things in there, but it's probably easier if you know a little about poetry and Hardy himself and maybe even the English landscape. Plus, the language is old fashioned... written early than 'Do not stand at my grave and weep'...
I adore the image of the bells ringing and stop starting in the wind and fog - an incredible image which made me visualize the scene and hear the sounds. It's the kind of thing you have to read a few times but I guess I love a poem that makes me work a little! And I love a clever poem.
I'm glad you enjoyed it though, even if you found it awkward!