This Gone From My Sight poem print features the comforting memorial poem often attributed to Henry Van Dyke*. The centred text is introduced by an elegant handwritten title and surrounded by delicate botanical stems, muted green and purple leaves, pink flowers and golden sunflowers along the lower border. Its soft watercolour florals and clean white background create a peaceful, uplifting remembrance design.
Using the image of a beautiful ship sailing beyond the horizon, the poem reframes death as a departure from one person’s sight rather than the end of the journey. While those standing on one shore grieve because the ship has disappeared, others are imagined welcoming its arrival. The metaphor offers gentle reassurance without dwelling on loss, making the piece suitable for both spiritual and non-denominational remembrance.
Professionally printed and mailed to you, this artwork is available framed or unframed. It makes a thoughtful bereavement or sympathy gift for someone mourning a loved one and a meaningful addition to a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life. Its hopeful message may also provide comfort to families receiving hospice care or marking an anniversary of loss.
*Please note that this poem is often attributed to other authors and may have other tiles/wording. Please be sure you want this version before completing checkout. If you would like a different version, feel free to send me a message.
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat
*** Looking for a downloadable file? You can order it here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/825353685
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Thank you for reading the description! Use the code "DESCRIPTION15" to receive 15% off your order of unframed prints.
This Gone From My Sight poem print features the comforting memorial poem often attributed to Henry Van Dyke*. The centred text is introduced by an elegant handwritten title and surrounded by delicate botanical stems, muted green and purple leaves, pink flowers and golden sunflowers along the lower border. Its soft watercolour florals and clean white background create a peaceful, uplifting remembrance design.
Using the image of a beautiful ship sailing beyond the horizon, the poem reframes death as a departure from one person’s sight rather than the end of the journey. While those standing on one shore grieve because the ship has disappeared, others are imagined welcoming its arrival. The metaphor offers gentle reassurance without dwelling on loss, making the piece suitable for both spiritual and non-denominational remembrance.
Professionally printed and mailed to you, this artwork is available framed or unframed. It makes a thoughtful bereavement or sympathy gift for someone mourning a loved one and a meaningful addition to a funeral, memorial service or celebration of life. Its hopeful message may also provide comfort to families receiving hospice care or marking an anniversary of loss.
*Please note that this poem is often attributed to other authors and may have other tiles/wording. Please be sure you want this version before completing checkout. If you would like a different version, feel free to send me a message.
UNFRAMED PRINT INFO:
MEDIUM: Photographic Fine Art Print (UNFRAMED)
SIZE: Please choose from the drop-down menu - Common print sizes are: 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11, A4, 11x14, 12x16, 16x20, 18x24, and 24x36. Custom sizing is available, please send a message before completing your purchase to check the price of your custom size.
About your print:
Printed professionally on high-quality photographic paper (NOT cheap card stock!) with a beautiful lustre finish (closely related to matte) with a slight sheen, using archival inks that will last for years.
It arrives carefully wrapped, unmatted, and unframed.
FRAMED PRINT INFO:
Frames are available in the following sizes: 8x10", 11x14", 12x16", 16x20", 18x24", 24x36"
- Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- Lightweight
- Acrylite (Acrylic) front protector
- Hanging hardware included
- Available in Black, White, and Natural Wood - The default color is black but if you would like to change the color to white or natural wood, leave a message in the "message to seller" box at checkout.
PLEASE NOTE:
-Shipping upgrades are not available for framed prints.
-The framed print option does not include a mat
*** Looking for a downloadable file? You can order it here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/825353685
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Thank you for reading the description! Use the code "DESCRIPTION15" to receive 15% off your order of unframed prints.