Messages Of Thankfulness

Published: November 2017

Poems About Being Thankful For The People In Your Life

We all have people in our lives we are thankful for. These poems can be shared with them to show our gratitude for their influence on us.

25 Poems About Being Thankful For The People In Your Life

  1. Thanksgiving

    Famous Poem

    When children grow up and move away, it’s always special when they come back together for the holidays. It’s a chance for them to reminisce on days gone by and reconnect with each other. In this poem, though some family members moved into the city, when they come home, they are able to be who they truly are. This is seen with the use of dialect. Edgar Guest (1881-1959) wrote many poems that reflected the typical American in the first half of the 20th century.

    in Famous Holiday Poems

    Gettin’ together to smile an’ rejoice,
    An’ eatin’ an’ laughin’ with folks of your choice;
    An’ kissin’ the girls an’ declarin’ that they
    Are growin’ more beautiful day after day;

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    The second to last stanza is so familiar. Edgar Guest so kindly reminds us of those who mean the most to us and are the ones we can let our hair down around. They speak of things only we...

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  2. Thanks

    • By Michael A. Faust
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006 with permission of the Author.

    A poem for Mother's Day written by a loving husband in honor of Mother's Day. Dedicated to Karen Faust.

    in Mother's Day Poems

    I know it's been a hard task,
    the things we ask of you.
    You should know you're very special
    for all the things you do.

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    The best mother in the world is a mother that speaks the word of truth and sees her family needs and wants. A mother's love is a love that you would never want to forget about. To my mother,...

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  4. My One, My Only, My Everything

    • By D Lancaster
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2015 with permission of the Author.

    This is a story of young, unrequited love that finds its way. I loved her from the 1st day. Sadly, the love was not returned. We stayed friends for years, but lost contact. When we found each other again, her feelings mirrored mine, as I always wished they would. We are now happily in love, and have been for a number of years.

    in True Love Poems

    For so long, I wished for the day.
    The day that our love would find its way.
    From my heart and into your soul,
    The feeling so strong, I had no control.

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    Love Finds A Way, My One, My Only, My Everything

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    I am in love with a girl, it's been five years now but we're not dating yet. I've been trying to show her how much I love her. It's really hard for me, I don't think I can be in a...

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  5. For My Grandpa

    • By Ilona M. Blake
    • Published by Family Friend Poems March 2008 with permission of the Author.

    I love my Grandpa with all my heart and will miss him so.

    in Funeral Poems

    I know we are all feeling a little bit sad
    That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend, and our dad.
    Together we have cried an ocean of tears
    As we feel so empty and hold many fears.

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    Remembering Grandfather, For My Grandpa

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    I lost my grandfather today as of 1:15 am on 3/21. I cannot get over the fact that he's gone, I'm only fifteen years old and felt that I should document his life here. He came from Poland...

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  7. My Sister

    Thankful for the gift of sisterhood.

    in Sister Poems

    What you mean to me
    Is more than I can express.
    You see, I had no sister when I was little
    To call when I was in distress.

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    Susan, I hopped on the site to find words and meaning to send to a new sister. At the tender age of 52 and 54, respectively, we found each other due to closed adoptions in the late 60s. Felt...

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  8. Thank You

    • By Hannah L
    • Published by Family Friend Poems January 2015 with permission of the Author.

    This is the poem I wrote for my boyfriend for our anniversary, and it can apply to anyone and everyone who is grateful to someone.

    in Anniversary Poems

    Thank you
    For loving me true,
    For being no one but you,
    For holding my hand

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  9. Mother Unlike Any Other

    • By Brittany
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2015 with permission of the Author.

    To the great mother I have who makes me very glad. There are so many great things about you and the way you helped me over the years, from the time I was born until now. You bring me great cheer, and I'm so glad you're here.

    in Mother Poems

    My dear mother unlike any other,

    You taught me how to walk,
    And you taught me how to talk.

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    My mother is my bus driver. She has always been there for me & when she can't be there for me, I always have my other relatives. I love her & my relatives with all my heart!

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  10. I Want To Thank You Again

    • By Janelle J. James
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2007 with permission of the Author.

    A chance encounter when you are there for someone may be enough to create a best friend bond.

    in Thank You Friend Poems

    To me, you're like an angel, sent by God above,
    To cleanse my soul of sadness and fill it with love.
    You are my inspiration, and I want to thank you,
    For without you, I don't know what I would do.

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    This poem is dedicated to my best friend, she was 16 and died in a car crash. I love her.

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  11. I Love You, Mom

    • By Lyndsey Romjue
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2011 with permission of the Author.

    I wrote this for my mom's birthday. I love you, Mommy.

    in Birthday Poems

    You brighten up my life
    With tender love and care.
    When I reach out,
    You're always there.

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    Poem For Mom's Birthday, I Love You, Mom

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    A parent's job most days goes unnoticed, unless they take away your phone. It's true I gave my mother fits and most times I didn't understand, but I had my day of reckoning when I finally had...

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  12. The Whispering Winds

    • By Kris Rights
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2007 with permission of the Author.

    The joy of a friendship winding on and on seemingly lasting forever.

    in Life Long Friend Poems

    Like the wind whispering through the trees,
    Your spirit lifts me,
    Teaching me valuable lessons.
    I wait patiently to grow in the light of your eyes,

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    hi, my name is Cynthia. I fell in love with this poem the first time I read it. you see, I have a true friend that I've been through ups and downs with. At school my English teacher assigned...

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  13. Real Friends

    • By Olivia
    • Published by Family Friend Poems May 2010 with permission of the Author.

    I'm 13 years old and SO thankful that I have my friends! They've helped me through so much, and these words don't even begin to describe how appreciative I am towards them. Thank you.

    in Friendship Poems by Teens

    There's this little thing called friendship.
    I experience it every day,
    And I will always be thankful that I have friends,
    Because they have helped me along the way.

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    Very touching poem. I loved the poem. I have a friend like this. I'm glad I do, too.

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  14. For My Aunt

    • By Angie M Flores
    • Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with permission of the Author.

    I dedicate this to a very special aunt of mine.

    in Aunt & Uncle Poems

    My aunt is to me the greatest person in this world,
    one of a kind and one in a million.

    She has the biggest heart with the most caring touch,

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    This is a very nice, touching, and sweet poem. It really defined my aunt the way I have always wanted to define her. I like it. I have read it to her on her birthday and on Women's Day. Thank you

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  15. Daddy, I Love You

    • By Laura Phipps
    • Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006 with permission of the Author.

    A succinct poem of beauty of a girl saying thank you to her daddy.

    in Father Poems

    You held me up when I was weak.
    You hugged me close when tears I'd weep.
    When things got hard, you pushed me through.
    You always showed me you loved me true.

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    My dad passed away 2 months ago and I can not forget and my mom and I are sad. I know that he is not in any more pain in heaven.

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  16. Sunshine Of You That I Saved

    • By Veronica Lafay Jackson
    • Published by Family Friend Poems April 12, 2023 with permission of the Author.

    I loved my Aunt Mabel so much. She called me every day after my stepdad died suddenly in 2011. She was a very poised and polished woman. She dressed exquisitely and was beautiful inside and out! She eased a lot of the anxiety of missing my stepdad. She was very encouraging and inspiring. I miss her dearly and will continue to love and cherish her memory forever! May she rest in peace!

    in Aunt Death Poems

    I thank you for the kind words and for being that beautiful you,
    For listening to my side regardless of whatever you had to do.
    Thank you for the gifts of love and for going out of your way.
    Thanks for that great "just us girls" day.

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  17. Being Thankful

    • By James T. Atkins
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2019 with permission of the Author.

    We take for granted the long list of gifts with which we are all blessed.

    in Thanksgiving Poems

    I could list the gifts I'm thankful for and write until next week.
    My health, my eyes, my darling wife, granddaughter's rosy cheeks.

    Treasured friends that, if I called, would say, "I'm on my way."

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  18. Just Who You Are

    It's a little note to appreciate someone I'm really grateful to have around.

    in Thank You Friend Poems

    You've got quite an easy style
    with a tender heart to match,
    and how you'd wear a cheerful smile
    then that kindly voice attach.

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    There was a time when I no longer believed in best friends. I had been heartbroken by a primary school friend and had lost all hope. One day I met a girl who is my best friend now. She has...

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  19. The Perfect Little Girl

    • By JJ
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2007 with permission of the Author.

    Written for my granddaughter on her 7th birthday. The blank spaces had our family names.

    in Grandchildren Poems

    When God was making our granddaughter,
    He thought, "What can I do
    To create a perfect little girl
    To make a grandma's dream come true?"

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    This is the perfect poem. My granddaughter is Madison and almost 7 and has blue eyes...I could've sworn this poem was made for My Madison. Awesome

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  20. Treasures

    This short poem is just my thoughts into words on some of life's most valuable and purest treasures, and I can keep on counting! We all need to take a look at just how many wonderful treasures we are blessed with every single day!

    in Poems about Spirituality

    Treasures come in so many ways:
    the sun that lights the cloudy days,
    a rainbow from a summer shower,
    a rose that blooms within an hour.

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  21. My Mother

    • By Kristina M. Calla
    • Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with permission of the Author.

    A poem about the mother-daughter bond.

    in Mother Daughter Poems

    I'm thankful for my mother
    for always standing by my side.
    For letting me cry on her shoulder,
    and for being my greatest guide.

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  22. Thank You For Taking Care Of Me

    • By Jessica
    • Published by Family Friend Poems June 2008 with permission of the Author.

    I got kicked out of my house, and then my ex- boyfriend's mom and dad took me in. I just wanna say thanks for everything and let them know that I love them and that I count them like my real family. I love you mom and dad and Kathleen, and I never wanna lose you as a family. You are all I've got, and you mean everything to me.

    in Thank You Poems

    Thank you
    For everything you have ever done
    To make my life better.
    I might deny it sometimes,

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    Since I was born, I have never been loved by a person like the way my parents do. I was sometimes naughty, but they guided me through the right path. Days were sometimes dark friends turned...

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