• Published: June 2018

Poems About Bad Father Child Relationships

Father-child relationships can be strained for various reasons, such as lack of communication, different values or beliefs, lack of quality time and unresolved conflicts. These challenges can be difficult, but effort and understanding can help strengthen the bond between a father and child.

A lack of emotional connection can also be a challenge for father-child relationships. If fathers and children don't feel emotionally connected to each other, it can be difficult to build a strong, supportive relationship.

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• Published: April 2019

April 2019 Poetry Contest Finalists

Thank you to everyone who submitted wonderful poems to the April 2019 Acrostic Poetry Contest. We have narrowed down the semi-finalists to this list of 10 finalists. Help us choose a winner by voting and sharing your favorites! First place and runner-up selections will be announced on May 6 and in our Poem of the Week.

We are excited to announce that "The Poetry Masters" has been selected as the Acrostic Poetry Contest winner! Congratulations, Debra L. Brown! Congratulations also goes out to Jodi M. Kucera, whose poem, "Father," was chosen as the Acrostic Poetry Contest runner-up! Thank you to everyone who submitted poems to the April contest.

Poetry Contests - All Winning Poems

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• Poems 10

• Published: June 2019

Acrostic Poems For Children

Acrostic poems are poems where the first, last or middle letters of each line spell a word which is related to the poem's topic.
These Acrostic poems are written for children and include acrostic poems about friendship, family, father's day and bullying.

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• Poems 10

• Published: May 2019

Mother's Day Poems For Grandma

Grandmothers are significant people in the lives of their grandchildren. Grandchildren often have specific and loving memories of times spent together with their grandma. There may be a Grandparents Day to celebrate these special people. But grandmothers are mothers too and should be recognized on Mother’s Day as well. These are the perfect poems for children and adults to share with grandmothers who have made a lasting impact on their lives.

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• Poems 10

• Published: January 2019

Poetry Contest Winners

Family Friend Poems occasionally holds Poetry Contests with various prizes. If there is an ongoing poetry contest you can find information on our Submit Poem page.

This collection contain the winning Poems from our various contests.

• February 2024 Poetry Contest- Trapped Under Evil's Demise


• January 2024 Poetry Contest - Falling Deeper


• December 2023 Poetry Contest - Concrete Angel


• November 2023 Poetry Contest - True Friend


• Children's Poetry Contest - Summer 2019 - Candy Tree Shops


• Acrostic Poetry Contest - April 2019 - The Poetry Masters


• Acrostic Poetry Contest - April 2019 - Runner-Up - Father


• Birthday Poetry Contest - January 2019 - Special Day


• Christmas Poetry Contest - December 2018 - My Wish For This Christmas


• Children's Poetry Contest - Summer 2018 - Cool Summer


• Haiku Contest - July 2016 - Summer - Everything Is Pink


• Haiku Contest - June 2016 - Summer Foods - The Pink Summer Sphere

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• Poems 11

• Published: July 2017

Self-Acceptance Quotes

Collection of quotes about learning to accept and love yourself.

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• Quotes 11

• Published: February 7, 2024

February 2024 Poetry Contest - $500 Cash Prize

These poems have been submitted to the February 2024 Poetry Contest. Below this list you will find the semi-finalist poems.

Dates:

• February 2024 Poetry Contest, Prize $500 Cash!


• Submission Deadline is February 29th. CLOSED


• Semi-Finalists Published here March 1 - March 6th.


• Winner Announced: March 6th


• The Winning Poem is - Trapped Under Evil's Demise by Jenny M. Frye Congradualtions!

These poems have been submitted to the February 2024 Poetry Contest.

• Just A Vapor by Jeaninne Stokes


• A Salute To Survivors Of Life by Doug William Benson


• Dear New Boob by Rosie Barrett


• Acularium by Leif W. Eriksen


• Still Loving You by Susan A Capozzi


• Tell Me Why by Philip Jorgenson


• Different by KATHLEEN Thompson


• My Dearest Cody by Linda Grantham


• Special Friend by Pauline Faller


• Sounds by Sue M. Mazzoni


• Trapped Under Evil's Demise by Jenny N. Frye


• The Darkness That Surrounds Me by Ralph Quinonez


• Awakening by Mary Denise Lyons


• Awaken To Love: Remembering Your Worth by Julie Batchos


• In Denial by Alex Sarich


• Save A Kiss by Fairytalefun


• Time Is A Thief by Johnnyboy


• Life's Journey With You by Lyndee Champion-Ivey


• The White Dove by RAMAKRISHNAN


• I Was Raped by Carissa


• Angels Of God Are Speaking To Me by Marcia A. Newton


• Baby Steps by Luann Winkle


• In Harder Times by James Sadwick


• It's Hard To Say Goodbye by Caleb Burphy


• Canyons by Walker R. W


• It Is Time by Nastacia Linton


• Hello by Seawolf


• A Neurodiverse Symphony by Demi


• Hell Is Other People by Wilbur M. Scouten


• Monster by AlishaPiggy18


• How Much Do I Miss You by Kim L. Arruda

The poems below have been selected as semi-finalists for the February 2024 Poetry Contest.

We look for poems that have a clear message, Are heartfelt, Appeal to a wide audience

Our Editors determine the winning poem based on content, but you can let us know your top poems by rating, sharing, adding to your favorites and commenting on your favorite poems.

View our Previous Poetry Contest Winners

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• Published: March 3, 2024

March 2024 Poetry Contest - $500 Cash Prize

These poems have been submitted to the March 2024 Poetry Contest. Below this list you will find the semi-finalist poems.

Dates:

• March 2024 Poetry Contest, Prize $500 Cash!


• Submission Deadline is March 31st. CLOSED


• Semi-Finalists Published here April 1- April 5th.


• Winner Announced: April 5th


• The Winning Poem is - Gullible Guy by Richard Thomas

These poems have been submitted to the March 2024 Poetry Contest.

1. Pretend To Know by Karol L. Capuchino


2. Me Too by Cindy1000


3. The Gift Of Hindsight by Sara Hollie


4. Spring by Sherrella Rollins


5. The Cry For Help by Amelia A. Ortiz


6. Heaven's Creations by Kate Cassidy


7. The Rose I Picked by Shirley Bunyan


8. A Precious Toil by Esther Green


9. If It Happens Before Your Eyes by Audra A. Allensworth


10. The Atom Bomb by Daniel H. Garza


11. Gullible Guy by Richard Thomas


12. Boardwalk Strolls by Judith J Bentley


13. Back On Track by Doug William Benson


14. Poisoned Secrets by Lish_Ford18


15. Can I Really Love Anything? by Lisa E. Sheroan


16. The Whisper by Mary Denise Lyons


17. Hope For Another Day by Fairytalefun


18. Grief by Candace L. Mahoney


19. The One by Gracielle N. Hew A Kee


20. Pull A Petal by Norrel Mcfadden


21. Call The King by Dávid Magassy


22. How Hard The Heart by Sweet Solitude


23. Rosie by Noel Avis


24. Another Long Night by Ellie M. Lightman


25. THREE DAYS by Raelene J. Elliss


26. O' To Dream Of An Angel by Nicholas J. Thomas


27. Let Me Go by Laura Sanders


28. Ties That Bind by Joe Aseneka


29. Late Frost Remembered by Eric A. Greaves


30. I Don't Want My Boy To Go by Lisa E. Sheroan


31. Maybe by Nevaeh


32. The Process by Walker R. W


33. Between The Seasons Ripe Budding Flowers by Eric English


34. My Four Seasons by Jennifer Caldwell


35. The Right Thing by Audra A. Allensworth


36. One Mistake Can Change Everything by Marcia A. Newton

Submit your poem now!

The poems below have been selected as semi-finalists for the March 2024 Poetry Contest.

We look for poems that have a clear message, Are heartfelt, Appeal to a wide audience

Our Editors determine the winning poem based on content, but you can let us know your top poems by rating, sharing, adding to your favorites and commenting on your favorite poems.

View our Previous Poetry Contest Winners

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• Poems 11

• Published: January 2019

Birthday Poems & Wishes For Daughters

Popular poems for celebrating a daughter’s birthday. Having a daughter is a special gift, and her birthday is a great time to tell her how much you love her and wish her a wonderful year.

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• Poems 11

• Published: October 2017

The Passage Of Time Poems

The passage of time is something we all experience. For some, time passes slowly. For others, it goes by way too quickly.

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• Poems 11

• Published: May 2019

Mother's Day Poems From Children

The bond a mother shares with her child is unlike any other relationship. In many cases, a mother is the one to provide the majority of the early care to her children. In the younger years, she is the one with them more than any other person, creating an irreplaceable bond. These touching Mother's Day Poems are perfect for young children to share with their mothers on Mother's Day to say thank you for all she does.

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• Poems 11

• Published: August 2017

Wearing A Mask Poems

Collection of poems about how we create a mask to hide our pain from other people.

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• Poems 12

• Published: October 2017

Success Quotes

Everyone has a different definition of what it means to succeed. These quotes highlight a few.

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• Quotes 12

• Published: December 23, 2022

Betrayed Friend Poems

"Et tu Brute, then fall Caesar". Perhaps the most famous words in English literature speak of a betrayal of a friend. Julius Caesar is saying that if even his close friend Brutus is stabbing him, then he has no hope. Our friends are the ones that we expect will stand by us through thick and thin. When are going through hard times, we ask that they be "like a bridge over troubled waters". If we cannot count on our friends to pull us through, then who can we count on?

Explore betrayal in friendships through our collection of powerful poems. These poems write about the emotions and feelings of betrayed friends as they try to go forward and heal after betrayal.

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• Poems 12

• Published: December 28, 2022

Forever Friend Poems

Forever is a very long time. How is it that people can talk so casually about a concept that we cannot even wrap our minds around? Sometimes we have a friend and we sense that our souls are very closely connected. We know that the connection is above time and space. We know that wherever we are in our lives we will always remain friends. Even if we do not see each other for years we are able to pick up right where we left off. This is what people mean when they say friends forever.

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• Poems 12

• Published: February 2020

Poems About Happiness

We are all searching for happiness. We want to face each day with a smile and enjoy the time we have on this earth. But how do we find it? These poems highlight the search for happiness and share the secrets people have found to truly living a joyful life.

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• Poems 12

• Published: January 5, 2023

Funeral Poems For Friends

There are many traditions from around the world that determine what a funeral looks like. In some cultures the body is cremated and the ashes may be kept in an urn. In other cultures, the body is put into the ground itself without a coffin. Some traditions have people who are designated wailers who are there to help people cry. Eulogies may be said in honor of the departed. What these cultures all have in common is the desire to mark the importance of the individual's life and to mourn for the loss of the departed.

Looking for the perfect words to honor a dear friend who has passed away? Our collection of memorial poems includes poems for eulogies, speeches, and tributes. From short poems for funerals to longer, more personal tributes, you'll find the perfect poem to express your love and grief. Use these poems to help you say goodbye to a dear friend who will be greatly missed."

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• Poems 12

• Published: May 2021

Grief On Father's Day

Father’s Day is a day to celebrate fathers and their influence in the lives of their children. But for many, Father’s Day becomes a difficult holiday after you’ve lost your dad. You wish you had more time with him, more time to learn from him, more time to love him. You’re not alone. Many other people also grieve the absence of their fathers.

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• Poems 12

• Published: December 2017

The Importance Of A Father

A father has an important role in the lives of his children. He helps provide strength, direction, and discipline to those in his family.

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• Quotes 12

• Published: December 2017

Waiting Poems

One famous historical book says, "expectation postponed is making the heart sick". Those wise words have proven true time and again for many. Many people wait their whole lives for things that are difficult to come across, like true love or exceptional secular opportunities. 

Unfortunately, some things, like finding a soulmate, do not necessarily happen when one would like. Often, the wait can become frustrating, causing sadness, anger and other negative feelings. 

One way to combat such feelings is to read the poetry of others who have experienced similar emotions.

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