I asked Google Gemini, “What are the most popular poems read at weddings in Australia?” I can’t say how Gemini knows this. Perhaps Aussies search for these  ‘wedding poems’ on Google.

Popular Poems at Weddings:

“Sonnet 116” by William Shakespeare: Died 1616

“i carry your heart with me” by E.E. Cummings: Died 1962

“The Art of Marriage” by Wilferd Arlan Peterson: Died 1995

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Then I asked Google Gemini, “What are the most popular poems read at funerals in Australia?’

Popular Poems at Funerals:

“Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep” by Mary Elizabeth Frye. Died 2004

“Death Is Nothing at All” / “All Is Well” by Henry Scott Holland. Died 1918

“The Dash” by Linda Ellis. SHE’S ALIVE.

“She Is Gone” / “He Is Gone” by David Harkins HE’S ALIVE

“Funeral Blues/ Stop all the clocks“ by W.H. Auden. Died 1973

NOTE 1: The living poets are a baker turned nude painter (David Harkins) and an archeologist (Linda Ellis).

NOTE 2: David Harkins’ poem was included anonymously in the funeral program for the Queen Mother’s funeral.