Father Poems

Father Poems

Poems about Dad

Our fathers carry half of our genetic makeup. Our relationship with our father plays a huge part of who we will become. In many segments of society, people grow up without ever knowing their fathers. This is unfortunate because fathers should play as important a role in raising their children as mothers. A father is the model of a man for his daughter and she will choose a man who is like him. A father is the model for his son as well. Fortunately, there is a trend for fathers to be more active in their children's lives.

82 Poems about Fathers and Sons and Daughters

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  1. 1. Silent, Strong Dad

    The poem is sharing the praise of a father who does not sing his own praises. Therefore, others sing his.


    • By Karen K. Boyer
    • Published: November 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    He never looks for praises.
    He's never one to boast.
    He just goes on quietly working
    For those he loves the most.

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    I was born blind. I, like my father, had congenital (at birth) bilateral (both sides) cataracts. My vision was far worse than dad's though. My dad was always there (along with my mom) to...

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  3. 2. Only A Dad

    Edgar Guest (1881-1959) was a prolific poet who wrote many encouraging messages about everyday life. This poem captures the essence of a man who loves his family so much to sacrifice for them day in and day out. While he doesn't have much, he works hard for his family and shows self-control and determination when things don't go his way. This poem uses rhyming couplets and the repetition of “only a dad” to create a well-structured piece.

    Only a dad, with a tired face,
    Coming home from the daily race,
    Bringing little of gold or fame,
    To show how well he has played the game,

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    Hello everyone. It’s a Monday morning, and I’ve just begun working, but somewhere in my mind throughout the day I keep remembering my dad and his deeds. No matter how tired I become, I still...

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  5. 3. My Dad

    I lost my dad August 28, 2002. He was my everything. He was 82 when he passed away. I miss him more every day. I'll be sitting at work and will be thinking about him. He was the most perfect dad ever.


    • By Vicky Frye
    • Published: June 2015 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    If I could write a story,
    It would be the greatest ever told.
    I'd write about my daddy,
    For he had a heart of gold.

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    Loving Father Poem From Daughter, My Dad

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    I just recently lost my dad. He was my everything. He raised me because my mother wasn't around much. I can relate to your poem and everyone's story. I looked up to my dad. He did 3 tours in...

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  6. 4. Special Hero

    Memories of her dad holding her in his arms are a continuous reminder of the love between them.


    • By Christina M. Kerschen
    • Published: November 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    When I was a baby,
    you would hold me in your arms.
    I felt the love and tenderness,
    keeping me safe from harm.

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    • Rating 4.38
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    I don't know how it feels, but I sure understand what this poem is all about. How I wish my dad was caring. To me, he only carries the title and doesn't act the meaning.

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  7. 5. A Girl's Daddy

    I wrote this for my husband because he is such a great daddy to his two girls. Since I know from personal experience how devastating an absentee father can be to a daughter's heart, I wanted my husband to know how strong an impact he was having as a loving father to his daughters. I hope you enjoy it too!


    • By Lisa Linn
    • Published: March 2016 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    There once was a daddy who had only girls.
    He was very special indeed.
    For as some daddies eternally yearn for a son,
    This daddy could not see the need.

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    • Votes 19
    • Rating 4.90
  8. 6. Last Chance

    A poem to her dad from a daughter who is slipping away before his eyes.

    • By Stefanie
    • Published: August 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

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    My heart aches, Dad,
    For the things you won't do.
    My soul breaks, Dad,
    For all that we've been through.

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    My dad is a substance abuser. He is abusive physically, emotionally and mentally in every possible way imagine. Since I could remember he has degraded my mum, my brothers and me. My mum...

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  9. 7. Family Circle

    This poem is about the circle of life and the bittersweet realization of how time and life pass by so quickly.

    • By Melissa G. Nicks
    • Published: April 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    When I am born, you are here
    In your eye, I see a tear
    Time flies and already I'm two
    "Look, Daddy, I can tie my shoe!"

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    • Rating 4.48
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    Wow! Words cannot describe the quality of this poem. It is touching and another thing is that it co-relates with life's reality. Thanks a lot and thumbs up for the great job!

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  10. 8. Blue

    A father writes of a special relationship with his daughter who was born blind and at age sixteen was given the gift of sight. A father daughter bond strengthened by the gift of sight, a beautiful story.

    • By Brian A. Haycock
    • Published: April 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    She was born pink and soft with all of her toes
    She had my eyes and her mothers nose
    She cried for a moment and then settled down
    The angel of my life with hair of brown

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    • Votes 461
    • Rating 4.29
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    Yeah, you're right that a father loves his daughter very much. Yes, the poem is very good.

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  11. 9. Tears In My Daddy's Eyes

    The poem is about a father's love for his daughter. He was always her pillar of strength whenever she needed him. Now when it's time for her to go start a new life, she sees that he may need her as much as she needs him. He tries to fight off being weak in front of her, but when she's finally ready to fly, she finally sees tears in her daddy's eyes.

    • By Unknown Mystery
    • Published: June 2015 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    He was always my pillar when I knew I'd fall,
    Always my anchor so strong and tall.
    His hard face changes only for me.
    His softer side, so careless and free.

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    The Special Bond Between Father And Daughter, Tears In My Daddy's Eyes

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    I just got so emotional after reading this poem. I love my dad a lot. I want to fulfill his dreams. He always makes me happy, and he always does hard work for us. He never shows his weakness...

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  12. 10. Memories Of My Dad

    The author talks about her dad, who is her hero in so many ways.

    • By Rebecca D. Cook
    • Published: November 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    He wasn't a hero
    Known by the world,
    But a hero he was
    To his little girl.

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    Poem About Dad Being A Hero, Memories Of My Dad

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    • Favorited 49
    • Votes 446
    • Rating 4.51
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    Awesome appreciation and wonderful thanksgiving to a father. No love and care can be compared with that of a father. My dad, too, is my friend and guide who always remains beside me and helps...

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  13. 11. Daddy

    "You're not my father, but you will always be my dad."

    • By Ginger C. Smith
    • Published: July 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    I'm just sitting here thinking about what you mean to me,
    Remembering all the things you've done for me.
    You've been there for me from the start,
    Knowing what to say to keep me from falling apart,

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    Father's Day Poem For Stepdad, Daddy

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  14. 12. Happy Father's Day

    I am daddy's little girl (even though I'm 25) and always have been.

    • By Elisa Garcia
    • Published: September 2008 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    I was not sure what to get you
    On this very special day
    So I decided to write this poem from my heart
    I have some things I need to say:

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    Through you I have learned to show dedication. Even though it has been hard times but in future I know that you will always be with me as well as I will be with you Amen

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  15. 13. My Dad

    My father showed me the path to being a man. During his 10-year battle with crippling Parkinson's, he did not once complain. My father humbled himself before God, and through all of his medical issues, he kept family, friends, and faith a priority. His love for my mother (his high school sweetheart) was unwavering, and the love he showed us was epic. I will miss my pal, my buddy, my dad.

    • By Michael Macdonald
    • Published: June 2017 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    He wasn't faster than a speeding bullet,
    but he was quick to come to my defense.
    Unable to leap tall buildings,
    but could lift my spirits when life didn't make sense.

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    • Rating 4.43
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  16. 14. Father

    This poem is from daughter to father. It says thanks for being there for me in all the right ways. I love you, dad.

    • By Jennifer S. Williams
    • Published: February 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    When I scratched my knee,
    Or if I bumped my head,
    When I was afraid of the dark,
    Or that thing under my bed,

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    Dear Dad, I want you to know I love you so much. What an amazing poem. I love everything you do for all of us. Love, Bella

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  17. 15. For My Dad

    I wrote this for my father in honor of Father's Day.

    He grew up in a town where people were poor,
    In a family quite wealthy with love.
    He was raised by two parents who were stable but strict
    And taught him to trust God above.

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    • Rating 4.34
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    My dad joined the Navy, but he is with me still today. I am sorry for your loss.

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  18. 16. Wondrous Magical Times

    My dad was my hero. I always felt safe as a little girl. He taught me that a man should treat a lady with the utmost respect. We should never settle for anything less. There was a time in my life when I did settle for less. My dad saved me, because that little girl still lived in me, and she clung to that magic time with her daddy. His love and strength empowered me to find myself again. I hope this inspires women to remember the happy little girl in them and to never settle for anything less.

    The child held to her
    daddy's hand.
    She stood upon his feet,
    and as they danced to the music,

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    • Rating 4.01
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    I loved the poem but I really can't relate to it because it was hard for my dad when he was growing up because he never had anyone like the little girl does in the poem. He never had a father...

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  19. 17. Becoming A Dad

    To bring a baby into the world, women go through incredible pain. In this poem, Edgar Guest (1881-1959) shares how the experience of becoming a father is also painful. He goes through his own pain by not being able to do anything to help with labor and delivery. He frets and paces and worries as his partner experiences the anguish of childbirth. This poem has a comedic tone of a father’s experience with childbirth.

    Old women say that men don't know
    The pain through which all mothers go,
    And maybe that is true, and yet
    I vow I never shall forget

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    • Rating 3.92
  20. 18. From Husband To Daddy

    I have never been more than a very casual "writer." Silly poems for family, rhymes to go on birthday invites....just "stuff." However, when I finished this one, I had a different surge of pride.

    • By Kacee Harrington
    • Published: June 2010 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    Being a father to a son
    brings a man's heart so much joy.
    You can't imagine your world
    without this wonderful little boy.

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    Thankful For Husband Who Is A Caring Father, From Husband To Daddy

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    • Rating 4.82
  21. 19. Daddy, Can You Hear Me In Heaven?

    I wrote this poem for my son who was 3 months old when my fiance (his father) was murdered.

    • By Lupita Cruz
    • Published: October 2013 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    Daddy, can you hear me up there in heaven,
    Way up high?
    Are you an angel? Do you have wings?
    And can you really fly?

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    • Rating 4.74
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    Very touching poem. This brought tears to my eyes. We have to believe that Love can transcend death and our loved ones are right there with us in just a different way, but it's so hard to...

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  22. 20. Dear Daddy

    A girl writes a letter to her father asking for his love and support.

    • By Kandice R. Graves
    • Published: September 2006 by Family Friend Poems with the permission of the Author.

    I need you now.
    Please take me by the hand.
    Stand by in my hour of need,
    Take time to understand.

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    • Votes 21
    • Rating 4.71
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    My wife wanted a divorce and in the wake were our children. I have a girlfriend with two kids. My daughter thinks I've replaced her and her brother with them...but I could never replace them....

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