by Katie, Washington
I love this poem. I lost not only my dad but my mom also to a drunk driver when I was 16....just a year and a half ago. I think about him everyday.
by Rachel, Ireland
I'm Rachel, I'm 12 now. He died 2 and a half years ago. him and my mom were so happy. We were a family me, my sister, (10 now), my 2 brothers (14, and 6 now) and my parents. Then he had a heart attack. It is such a terrible thing to go through my family helped me so much my cousins and aunties and uncles everyone. The weird thing was he was fine and then he was down, we thought he was joking cause he a hilarious person but he wasn't. My life changed forever on the 30/12/08. So close to Christmas now I can't look forward to Christmas as much. This poem is so great! I have been looking for lovely poems about father everywhere, to put in a scrapbook along with pictures of him. This poem is amazing thank you for giving me the opportunity to tell you my story. I know I am not alone in the world people have gone through what I've gone through and more people will. I guess all I am is just a daddy's girl at heart <3
by A, Philippines
I lost my dad when I was only 13 (January 1, 2005), 40 days before my 14th birthday. I am 20 now but the pain is still unbearable. Thinking that my life would be better if he still exists. I miss him a lot, I miss my bestfriend, my Santa Claus for the whole year, my hero, my father.
by Ankush, India
I lost my father due to heart attack when I was 16 and it was the most horrible day of my life now it has been 3 years but I still miss him a lot more and more, each and everyday and second....sometimes I do cry but poems like this are just amazing and make you feel great...
miss you dad..........
if anyone can please tell me any poems like this please..........
by Marie, Essex
My Dad 'went' 24/3/2011, and it still hasn't sunk in. He was diagnosed with a grade 4 in-operable brain tumor 2 weeks before Christmas 2011. We didn't expect to lose him so quickly, to the damage that his prescribed steroids caused. I'm so glad he got to meet his 1st grandson, even if it was only for 3 months. It was an absolute privilege to be able to call him 'my dad'. He will never be forgotten. I would give anything to have him back....just for a second! I'm so glad we were with you at the end, we held your hands, to this day...I can still picture holding your hand and I feel your hand. He was a extremely special and brave man-would help anyone, had a heart of gold. I'm almost certain he walks beside me everyday, and will definitely be there when I need him! Miss my dad, my hero so very much. Love you Daddy xx
by Gemma, Poynton
We lost my Dad at 55 on 21/11/10, we were told 3 weeks previous he had leukemia, so it was pretty quick!
He was our lives, we all miss him so much, mum, brother (21) and sister (16) we are all still too young!
I feel sad that we won't be walked down the aisle by him or he won't meet his grandchildren!
We are such a close family that we feel totally broken without him in our lives!
We miss you daddy and you will always be my number one man!!!
by Ang, England
My Dad passed away on Monday the 5th of June and reading this poem was how I feel. My dad gave me the greatest gift that any human being can give to another it's called love and he taught me how to love I'm going to miss him so much . Reading this poem has helped and I think it's lovely so than you for writing it and putting a smile back on my face.
by Emily, Newyork
I just read this and it really meant a lot to me. I lost my dad when I was only 10 or 11, he took his own life. I'm now 15 and I feel as if it's coming back slowly. I'm realizing now that I won't have him there for me and I have no way of bringing him back. I wish I could, I would do anything. Reading this made me smile :)
Thanks.
by Ashley
This poem really meant a lot to me. I lost my dad 8/4/10 & it was 3 days before my birthday, he was only 45 he had a massive heart attack. I miss him sooo much. I lost my other half.
by Holly
Hey I am 12 and my dad died when I was 3 so it feels good to read something that I feel about him. thank you
by Deepansh, India
I lost my dad on 5th of March 2011 due to a brain hemorrhage. I still don't feel that he is no more. He still makes me and my mom feel his presence. love you a lot daddy and hats off to this poem... you'll stay in our hearts always...
Lots of Love...
by Roxanne Maddan, Jamaica
My daddy died on the 28th of February 2011, just three days ago. He battled a stage 4 cancer for a year and a half. My daddy was very strong and I still have not accepted my dad passing away. I miss you daddy wish you didn't have to go. This is a really nice poem.
by Rachel, Piedmont SD
I love my dad 7 months ago. July 11, 2010 and I'm now 19 years old. He died suddenly on a Sunday morning from a blood clot passing from his brain into his lung suffocating him. He was my world, and this poem makes me think of him so much! Thursday, February 24, 2011 would have been his 60th birthday. I love and miss you Dad!
by Kelsey
I'm fourteen years old. Me and my dad were very close. He passed away unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2010. We found out on Christmas. It all feels like a dream, I don't believe it. Its not real, its so hard to cope with. I really miss him. Everyone tells me that it'll get better, it won't. He missed my fourteenth birthday, and the day I had heart surgery fourteen years ago. I never expected him to go, he was the only man I trusted besides my brother. We talked at least six times a day, everyday. I barley saw him, but when I did I was always happy. I just really wish he was still here. Love you Daddy♥.
by Trace, Birmingham
This poem has really touched me. I lost my dad 19th Feb. 2008 him being 42. He had a massive heart attack one day. He had a 6 month old grandson which he had lots of plans for and another on the way which I never got around to telling him. I miss him lots and lots. I'm glad I've found this beautiful poem as I now know what I can put on the grave stone.
by Izzy, UK
Hay I lost my dad to heart cancer :'( this made me cry I am only 14 but he taught be a lot he died this year 2010 :/ I am going to read it at his funeral I really missed him at Christmas its his birthday to day :/ I am going to his grave && will put some flowers there for him :) thanks a lot for this beautiful poem. I lost him a week before Christmas it wasn't the same without him this year :/.
by Louise, Ipswich Suffolk UK
I have been searching for something to put on my Dad's grave for Christmas. This poem was so touching. Its been just over eighteen months since I lost my Darling Dad to Lung Cancer age 70. I simply cannot get over the injustice of this cruel disease, he never smoked in his life and was always happy, gentle and kind and I miss him terribly. Reading the other comments written here, it certainly sounds like there are many a fantastic fathers out there like mine. Bless you all.
by Tongo, Florida
Hi everyone, I'm a 17 year old male, I lost my dad last year, this poem really made me cry, everything is so lonesome, I never had the chance to make my dad proud of me, I graduated without him, and my life will go on without, I'm sad and hurt, I try not to. but I can't help it, I try to be out as much as possible but nothing helps, even when I go to the supermarket and I hear Christmas songs playing as soon as I get out the grocery I burst out in tears, I don't show it to anyone. Anyway, guys keep strong I wish you all good luck in your life. bye
by Sam, Norwich
great poem . I lost my dad 17/11/2010 he was 54. Such a loving and caring person its hurts so much that I'll never see or hear him again!
by Tammy, Cleveland
My father died on September 1st and I still wake up every morning wishing that I could just hear his voice one more time. I just wish I could hold him one more time. I also wish that he was here to see his 1st grandchild that will be coming in February.
by Jacksonville
I am 50 years old, my dad died June 18,2010 of Alzheimer's, I miss him and sometimes I wish I could just touch him again...the last two months he did not know who we were but he would say "your mine" and reach for our hands. He was smart and outgoing and loved the outdoors. this poem is beautiful...thanks for sharing...
by Alyson, North Carolina
I love the poem too, it's perfect. My Dad died last month from a massive heart attack and he was 53. I get really upset thinking about all the things in my life that my Dad won't be able to share with me. I know we all miss our Dads and I don't think that pain every goes away. But I do think we will share the love our Dads gave us with everyone else. I will keep you all in my prayers. It will get easier for us.
by Denise, West Sussex
I lost my dad on 9th November 2010, 4 days before my 57th birthday. He fought Cancer for 3 years and towards the end he was in so much pain. He also was such a brave, gentle man and We (my mum and two sisters) love and miss him so much, don't know how we will cope with such a big gap in our lives now. Thank you for this beautiful poem.
by Sheila
Happy Birthday Dad! You were so young when the lord took you. You were only 28 years old. I was only 8 years old but never have forgotten that horrible day. Just want you to know there's never a day that goes by I don't think about you. You were such a terrific dad. I know if you were here on earth today you would have also enjoyed all of your grand kids. I hope to see you someday in heaven. Bye for now will be seeing you again someday.
by Samir
My dad died only 6 weeks ago, of an aneurysm ,and I'm only 12.I miss him so much and I wish his eyes were open to see his family before he passed. You see it happened so quickly he just passed out and never opened his eyes again. I wish that he could have had his eyes open to see everyone....Anyways this poem is touching and made me cry it truly came from the heart.
by Gohar
I was sitting in the office when I red this poem and started to cry. My father passed on 5th August 2009. we were together when he had a heart attack, I rushed towards the hospital but he did not survive it took only 15 to 20 minutes and he expired. I have lost faith in life.
by Maureen
In reading everyone's notes, it touches me at how much we've all loved and treasured our fathers. My dad passed in February of 2008. He was a most amazing, gentle, loving man...selfless to a fault. Although the shock of losing him has dulled, I still feel the pain of the loss at the most surprising times. Maybe that is when he is missing me. I hope so.... thank you for the poem.
by Gregg, Glasgow
I lost my dad to brain cancer on 22 April 2010. reading this poem has really brought on the tears and just reminds me how special my dad was. He was only 53 when he died and has left behind a wife, 2 sons, and 4 grandkids who all miss him with all our hearts. Gone But Not Forgotten Dad. xxx
by Battle Creek
my dad passed away on Halloween of 2009 and I know how it feels. I read the poem and it about made me cry. this Halloween is really gonna be hard
by Nina Ricci Retazo, Philippines
I lost my dad last year Sept 3 because of cancer, it's so painful, I miss him always, he was such a great dad! I love this poem thank you for a poem written from the heart...
by John, Canada
I lost my Dad today - Sept 30, 2010. Reading the emails above makes me realize that in some ways I am I am lucky - so many people lost their Dads at an early age. I am 51 and my Dad was 87. He got to see his children grow up and be there as grand children and great grand children arrived. Still, its hard to believe he's gone and I'll never see him again. I think it will hit me when I do some of the things we used to do together. Be good to the people you love - none of us is here forever.
by Ophelia Flowers
I can't imagine what life without my dad would be like.
Thinking about loosing him really makes me appreciate that I have him, and all the things he does for me.
by Sanjay Mishra, Raipur
I lost my Dad on 13th March, 2006. He was a brave man and a big game hunter. He was a strict task master. This poem is great and it reminds me of my Dad. His useful advice reminds me of "If" by Rudyard Kipling and this cute little poem. We value something when it is not with us. The same was the case with me. I felt what was his place was in my family of three siblings and my Mum after he passed away. I treasure this poem and will surely mail it my other siblings. Thanks for posting this poem. Hats off to the poet and all those who value their Dads and consider them as life coaches." This is my tribute to my Dear Dad." GOD BLESS MY DAD.R.I.P.
by Alicia, OH
I lost my father on May 4th 2010, just 3 weeks before I gave birth to his first grandchild. He was so excited about meeting his grandson and he never got the chance. He suffered a massive stroke followed by another one. My brother and I had to make the difficult decision to take him off of life support. I am still so angry. Reading this beautiful poem and all of the comments from people who feel my pain helps me heal. My deepest sympathies to all of you as well.
by Sammy
I lost my dad on 18th March 2010, 2 days after my 40th birthday. He was the bravest man I ever knew, never complaining from the pain, always optimistic, never believing he would die. I cannot describe the overwhelming sadness that consumes myself, mum, & my 2 sisters. I feel like I have fallen off the face of the earth. Thank you for a poem written from the heart. I know you know how we all feel.
by Katie, Stafford CT
I lost my father on March 7, 2010. I was 16 at the time and it is still really hard. This poem made me really think and cry. He was such a hard worker and we didn't get to see each other as much as we wanted because we were both so busy doing our own stuff. He was slowly getting back into my life. That morning his father gave him a motorcycle and everything. He loved riding and never had the chance to ride his new bike. He was killed while helping his friend load a mower into the back of the truck when someone came flying down and struck him from behind throwing him pretty far. The investigation is still going on and it is really hard. I am so mad and sad. I miss him so much.
by PA
My dad died of cancer in 2005, he was 43. my step dad died of an unexpected death in 2009. I am only 27 and lost the two men that I needed most in life. no matter if it is expected or unexpected. your never prepared. My son who is 3 took it the hardest with my step dad.
by Shannon
My dad was killed when he was 30 and I was only 4. He was shot for no reason. I am now 14 and I think about him every single day! I don't have much left of him just a few pictures. Even though he has been dead for over 10 years I miss him the most now even though I never knew him well and only have a few memories left of him! Every single day I try my best to make him proud of me! I try to talk to my friends about it but they don't understand so I just cry myself to sleep at night and imagine what my life would be like if he was still alive today!! I love you always daddy!
by Katie
I'm sorry for all of your losses. I lost my dad when I was at the age of 7...but now today I am 16. My dad was taken to Heaven on May 23, 2001. He was in a bad accident at work and suffered from brain injury. My dad passed away at the age of 26. RIP "DADDY"..I miss you!
by Caitlyn, Oregon
I lost my father in August of 2002 to Leukemia when I was nine. It was a very hard thing to go through, especially since I was never able to say good-bye.
I miss him every day, but I am happy to have had him in my life.
by Polly
Have just found this poem, it is beautiful and says everything I feel for my Dad. My Dad died today 47 years ago, aged 46 unexpectedly, I was 14. I have just had my 60th birthday. He was in my thoughts that morning, I have missed him on all the important occasions that we should have shared, but I look at my life, my husband, my children, grandchildren and know he would have been proud of me. I was privileged to be your daughter. Love you Dad
by Shashika
This poem is great.
I'm 23 years old and on the 27th of March last year of 2009 I lost my dad to cancer. This poem is really made me cry. I love my dad for ever and ever.
God bless him.
by Brandi, Maryland
So sorry for all of your losses. I lost my dad to a heart attack when he was just 51. It will be 12 years this September. I had just turned 14 when he suddenly passed one night in his sleep. I found him that next morning before school. It was the hardest thing my mom and I have gone through and since he was the sole provider we lost our house and everything. Reading this poem here on Fathers Day has really stirred up memories and brought out the water works. I miss him so RIP Daddy 9/17/98 <3
by Tracey, England
I lost my Dad on 6th January 2009 to prostrate cancer. It's Father's Day tomorrow and I needed to put something on his memorial but I couldn't find the words. This poem is beautiful and says it all.
Thank you so much for writing it
Good luck to you and keep strong
by Tina, Maryland
This poem touched my heart. I lost my Dad in 2007 to a massive Stroke. He suffered greatly for 7 months until GOD finally took him. I know he is in a better place but Father's Day is the one day out of the year that hurts me the most. I can't even look at Father's Day cards with out breaking down. Very lovely poem....
by Marie Claxton, Gibson's Canada
I lost my Dad 31 years ago, I was 7 months pregnant with my daughter and I miss him so much it hurts; I was so unhappy that he never got to meet his granddaughter but happy that he had 4 years with her older brother. I am 61 and I miss him as much as a child of 6. I long to talk to him, hug him and at times the pain is overwhelming. I was lucky to have my Mom until 1998. I am an only child, I wish I had siblings to share this awful pain with. Beautiful poem.
by Sarah, Wales
This is a lovely poem. I lost my Dad just over two years ago and I miss him so much. I always try to think back and listen to the advice he gave me though, especially when I'm feeling down and it often seems to help. He was 53 and it makes me upset to think sometimes that he won't get to see me graduate, get married etc...but I know he'll be looking down on me making sure I'm ok and hopefully he'll be proud. I'll love him forever and ever <3 xxxx
by Tamara, Worthing SD
I lost my father 5/5/08 of a heart attack. Today celebrates him being gone for 2 years and I came across this poem and made me cry. I love this poem
by Chantel, Ontario
This poem made me cry, it really touched me. I lost my dad on December 3rd, 2008, I was 12 when I lost him. I have 4 other siblings who also lost him as well.
My youngest sister was 10, my older sisters were 17 and 18 and my brother was 20.
He died from cancer, and it still hurts this very day.
We miss him with all our hearts, and wish he didn't have to go so fast. We were all to young to lose are only loving daddy.
love you daddy <3
by Yara, Nazareth
I am 16 years old and my dad died of Cancer.
He fought 3 years and on 1st of January he passed away, (4 weeks ago) I was there and I witnessed the whole thing, it's terrible and I will never get through this. I miss him so bad!
by Kate, Hungary
This poem really made me cry. On Christmas Day my Father died of a heart attack, he was only 60. My Mom, my brother and I just can't believe what had happened. Everything seems empty and I have no idea how to survive. It hurts so bad.
by ADELE
I just lost my dad yesterday to prostrate cancer he was 67,,,he fought till the end to stop with us...I thought I was on my own but reading these poems make s me realize I'm not ...
Thank you to every one and I feel for every one to..xxxx
by Mon Veloso
I lost my Dad 2 weeks ago to Stage 4 bone cancer. He fought it for 2 years, and despite the pain that this causes he never once complained nor made the slightest sound because of the pain. He did not want us to worry about him. he kept his suffering all to himself and just offered to our Lord and the Virgin Mary. He accepted his ailment with an open heart. His biggest worry was caring for Mom after he was gone.
Don't worry Dad.. we made a promise and we will keep it.
by Tiffany
I lost my dad on the 30th of July at 10:20 am in a car accident.
I am looking for a poem to put in paper as no words are coming to my head. I feel empty and lost all in one. I am reading poems after poems and they are just lovely bring a tear to your eye.. There are no words that can ever bring one to total peace but these do ease the pain if only for a short moment.
Thanks to all that have taken their time to share how they feel I wish I could have words come together so beautifully.
Much Love to all...
Tiffany
by Debbie
I was looking for a poem to send to my brother and sisters on this day to remember our father. He did have a heart of gold. We all miss him. Thank you for writing a beautiful poem.
by Kristin
I lost my dad sudden this past Christmas and I still miss him terribly. This will be the first fathers days without having him here to celebrate. Your poem is a beautiful tribute to having lost a father who meant the world to me. Thank you.
by Cristan
This is a very sentimental poem to me. I lost my dad when I was 10 and I'm 18 now. I just graduated from high school and walking across the stage without my dad there was one of the hardest things I've ever done. I just want to thank you for writing this beautiful poem and to say that I appreciate it.
by marsha
My dad has been gone now for 11 years, but it seems like only yesterday. he was a very strong man, but cancer took him to his knee's very quick. I will never forget him. He is by my side every day of my life. this is a great poem......
by amal
my dad is with me...but in another country. I miss him..this poem is lovely...I'm sorry for everyone who lost their dads god bless them
by danielle piggott
I'm looking for poems for my mum as she lost her dad nearly 2 yrs ago and still hurts to this day and I want to do a tribute for him with poems. This touched me so much I'm still in tears now and this is perfect for anyone!!
by lisa
This poem is great my dad passed away of a massive heart attack he was only 60 . It still is hard to know that he is gone. My sisters 35 and 28 ,and my brother who is 16 and my mom miss him very much. his 5 grandkids miss him as well.
by Brandi
My dad Passed away in 2004, since then I had a daughter, Today would of been his birthday. I look at my daughter and wish they could have known each other. I sometimes sit and cry looking at her, knowing what a wonderful person she missed out on.
When I read this, I know what the person was feeling, I just want to say Thank You for sharing
by Kerry
I cried a lot when I read this beautiful poem, my father died very suddenly on Boxing day of 2008. He came to visit me and my husband and his grandchildren for Christmas. I was with him right up to the very last second, its hurts so much still as I am a big Daddy's Girl, I am still so lost without him and sometimes don't know what to do. He was a wonderful man.
by Chelainea
Hey this poem is great and it made me cry. I lost my dad when I was 10 on November 9, 2004 because of a blood clot I'm 14 now it was sad because I wasn't there and right when I got done talking to him on the phone he died.
by Amy
I lost my father on November 9th. I am an only child and I really didn't think anyone would understand. My dad fought pancreatic cancer for almost two years. He was a miracle, my hero, and I really don't know what to do without him. I know he's watching over me, and with prayer and God's love, I'll get through it, but never forget what I wonderful father I was blessed with.
by Melanie
Yes, I wish she would keep going. I lost my Dad 5 days ago to a heart attack, he was only 63. I am so lost with out him. It is weird because you don't think anyone in the world knows your pain. But when someone can write how you feel without ever meeting you, that helps.
by mark godley
I along with my two sisters and dear mother have just lost our dad. This poem touches all the nerves that are raw, but in a nice way, and couldn't describe my dad any better. I hope whoever wrote this does not mind that I will be reading this at my dads funeral. Many thanks.
by Lacey Whitlock
I lost my dad to Leukemia almost 3 years ago. I thought this poem was just beautiful. It made me cry. I know he is gone and I thought it was the end but always have faith until the end. I loved this poem. Thank You.
by Kristy
I lost my dad 3 years ago to a massive heart attack. He was only 40. He has missed my wedding and the birth of his four grandchildren (I have 2 and my sister has 2). We all miss him terribly. The poem is beautiful, it made me cry.
by David
I lost my dad in the end of January and I still hurt a lot! This poem was beautiful, it really bought out the emotions I hold for my own father.
by Tracey Atherton
Like the person above my dad died of an aneurism, I miss him more than words can ever say, this poem is lovely!
by Kevin Laird
My dad died four days ago and I have been searching a ton of poems. I like this the best. He was 59. Died of an aneurism. Here one day, gone the next. I am 31, my brother 27. He had two grandchildren, who are taking it good.
God bless you.
by Erin
Who ever wrote this poem is great.
I'm 14 years old and on the 10th of April this year of 2008 I lost my dad to lung cancer :(
this poem is fantastic and really made me cry.
by Amy Tebb
hey I thought this poem was just beautiful I just lost my dad and I'm only 19 he was 47 but only being 19 and he taught me so much
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