Father's Day Poems
Poems Celebrating Dad and Father's Day
Father's Day is not as respected and popularly observed as Mother's Day. There is a simple reason for this. Although almost everyone has difficult issues with their mothers, there is no doubt as to their mother's love. The same is not true for fathers. Because men have a more difficult time expressing their feelings to their children, many children go through life with the mistaken notion that their fathers don't love them. This is a tragedy because fathers generally love their children dearly and often work long hours so that they can raise their children in comfort.
49 Poems for Father's Day
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1. Wish You Were Here
Missing My DadThree months have passed.
I'll never forget the day
Someone rang to tell me
That you'd gone away.
The hurt is the same,
Like an open wound.
There are days
I don't utter a sound.
Some days the pain is stronger.
It makes me sick and weak.
I can't stand this much longer.
I just sit here and weep.
I've shut my private door
And let no one in,
Locking myself in a box.
They try, but I won't give in.
You were like a rock,
Strong, faithful and true.
What worth has my life
Now that I don't have you?
I was your first born,
Daddy's little girl.
I took my own path
But was still part of your world.
I was not the best,
Guilty of neglect,
But you know, Daddy dearest,
I had so much respect.
I always loved you,
My dad, my star.
Now my pain is
To worship you from afar.
I love you now
As I did back then.
I just hope... one day
I will see you again.
I am so proud of you,
Brave and strong to the end.
Now when asked, "How are you?"
There is no need to pretend.
We all love and miss you so much; sleep well,
and take care of all who went before you.
Forever in my heart!Latest Shared StoryAbout two months ago I lost my father. I cannot say that it was unexpected, yet now I realize that there is nothing in life that can prepare us to bear this void. He remained in the intensive...
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2. My Dad
Poem For Dad In HeavenI know this man
Who is dear to my heart.
Suddenly one day
It was torn all apart.
This man taught me everything
That I needed to know,
But I never really listened
Until he had to go.
He gave me love
And touched my life.
It's all over now;
He no longer has to fight.
He tried to teach me
Right from wrong.
The day he left
I wasn't that strong.
He is gone now,
It is hard to believe.
This man is my dad
Whom I will never see.
But I will see him again,
This I know.
The day will come
When it's time for me to go.
So, I'll hold him dear
And close to my heart
'Cause the day we meet
I know we'll never be torn apart.Latest Shared StoryWhen I lost my dad to suicide, I read this poem to my family. I then decided that I wanted to share this with our close family at his service. Any day when I really miss him and when it's...
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3. Silent, Strong Dad
He never looks for praises.
He's never one to boast.
He just goes on quietly working
For those he loves the most.
His dreams are seldom spoken.
His wants are very few,
And most of the time his worries
Will go unspoken, too.
He's there...a firm foundation
Through all our storms of life,
A sturdy hand to hold onto
In times of stress and strife.
A true friend we can turn to
When times are good or bad.
One of our greatest blessings,
The man that we call Dad.
Latest Shared StoryI 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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4. In Her Eyes
Special Love Between Father And DaughterThe depth of a father's love shows in his daughter's eyes.
What's known is what's shown from sunset to sunrise.
A foundation built on more than just what is spoken.
It's commitments kept and promises that go unbroken.
An emotion so immense that nothing in this world can erase.
The permanent impression of love is tattooed upon her face.
A relation so peculiar that only the two can understand,
Yet so immaculate it's obvious that, by God, it was planned.
I believe it all began when she would sleep upon your chest.
Now you're her number one, her favorite, you're the best!
You move and she watches so closely it's as if she's in a trance.
The fact that she can repeat you, exactly, isn't just by chance.
From wrestling, racing, jump roping to being made up like a doll.
Both playmate and best friend, you've done some of it all.
A secret place, a look, special time just for her and you.
When a choice is to be made, it's all about what Daddy wants to do.
And you're there to cater to her every need and every wish.
There's an invisible pedestal for Daddy's little princess.
She's content just to be. She's filled with absolute bliss
Just to sit up under you, giving an occasional hug and kiss.
Sweet dreams are non-existent without Daddy's goodnight kiss.
Your gentle stroke, words just for her, your check on hers is what she'd miss.
It's simply because of how you love her, I surmise.
The depth of your love always shows in her eyes.
With you, her laughter is harder and her smile is even brighter.
You have a friendship, a bond, a soul tie that couldn't be any tighter.
It's more than a special bond; it's an exclusive connection.
No room for a third party or attempted interjection.
This love is reserved just for Dad and no other.
It's not the same for siblings, not even for Mother.
It's the kind of love that I could never despise.
For the depth of your love always shows in her eyes.
To her, you'd give anything, but it's not about the gift.
It's that marvelous smile brought on by the spirit you lift.
It's not about what you can give her or about what you can do.
It's about the unconditional love reciprocated between you two.
It's the tears in her eyes when you two disagree.
Nothing's quite right until 'I love you and I'm sorry.'
It's that spunk in her step, the rainbow in her eye-
You'll know she's a Daddy's girl when she passes by.
She's got the kind of love that never fades or dies.
The depth of your love always shows in her eyes.
Upon angel wings you soar; your sparkling golden halo glows
Whenever she's with you, it's Heaven in her eyes that shows.
Her eyes hold a song so beautiful you'd think it was Heaven's melody.
It's the music of love's symphony composed by each precious memory.
The love known is the love you've shown from sunset to sunrise.
The depth of your love will forever show in your daughter's eyes.
Latest Shared Storyme and my dad are going through some tough times right now. He is not someone who easily forgives even if it's something small. I'm a teenager and it's just me and him. I tell him everyday...
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5. Special Hero
When I was a baby,
you would hold me in your arms.
I felt the love and tenderness,
keeping me safe from harm.
I would look up into your eyes,
and all the love I would see.
How did I get so lucky?
You were the dad chosen for me.
There is something special
about a father's love.
Seems it was sent to me
from someplace up above.
Our love is everlasting.
I just wanted you to know
that you're my special hero,
and I wanted to tell you so.Latest Shared StoryI 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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6. Daddy, I Love You
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.
I know there were times I made you cry, and to this day,
I don't know why.
For without you, where would I be?
I am thankful God gave you to me.
Thanks, Dad, for you are one in a million.Latest Shared StoryMy 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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7. My Blessing In Life
Poem For Husband From WifeEvery morning I wake up and see
The most handsome man lying next to me.
He's the one I cherish and love,
A blessing sent from Heaven above.
I will love him as a faithful wife should
And do everything for him I could.
I would let him know every day
That I love him more than words can say.
For the two children we have together
And the love for God in each other,
It will keep our love for each other strong,
And the Lord will guide us away from all wrong.Latest Shared StoryMarried thirty seven years, and it still feels like yesterday. Communication is the road to success. Best wishes to all. Belfast xxx
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8. My Dad
Loving Father Poem From DaughterIf 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.
My dad, he was no hero
Known around this world.
He was everything to me,
For I was his baby girl.
I'd write about the lessons.
He taught me right from wrong.
He instilled in me the values
That one day I'd be strong.
He taught me to face my fears,
Take each day as it comes,
For there are things that we can't change.
He would say what's done is done.
He would say hold your head up high,
Carry yourself with pride.
Thanks to him, I am somebody,
I will never run and hide.
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.
Latest Shared StoryI know how you feel. My dad is still alive, but my mom screwed me so many times I didn't know how to deal with it. She would come into my life for at least a month, and then I wouldn't hear...
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9. Memories Of My Dad
Poem About Dad Being A HeroHe wasn't a hero
Known by the world,
But a hero he was
To his little girl.
My daddy was a god
Who knew all things.
And better than Santa,
With the gifts he'd bring.
I knew his voice
Before I could speak
And loved it when
He would sing me to sleep.
He changed my diapers
And sat up all night
When my body was weak
And I'd put up a fight.
He'd come home late
With not much to say
And made us all kneel
As he taught me to pray.
He taught me life's lessons
Of right from wrong
And instilled in me values
That I might be strong.
And so through the years,
Like a hero he stood.
Working to give
All that he could.
His presence was important,
And we loved to see him smile,
For no one in the world
Could emulate his style.
And so, dear Dad,
My best memory to recall
Is the gift of your presence,
The greatest gift of all. Latest Shared StoryAwesome 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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10. Father's Day In Heaven
Poem About Love For A Deceased FatherI love you and I miss you, Dad,
and though you've passed away,
you'll never be forgotten,
for I think of you each day.
If heaven celebrates this day
how special it will be.
A gathering of the many dads
upon our family tree.
Your father and grandfather
and great grandfather too.
How wonderful it is, if they
can spend this day with you.
May you know how much I love you,
though I'm here and you are there.
Happy Father's Day in heaven
to the best dad anywhere!Latest Shared StoryMy lovely dad passed away July 1, 1995. He had a heart of gold and would help anybody. He taught me everything I needed to know, and that's made me who I am today. I have a lot of happy...
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11. Father
Rhyming Father's Day PoemWhen I scratched my knee,
Or if I bumped my head,
When I was afraid of the dark,
Or that thing under my bed,
When I cried in the night,
Or even in the day,
You were there for me
To make it all okay.
You tickled my feet
And laughed at all my jokes.
You taught me to believe
In having high hopes.
You are my father.
You did what you had to do,
But more than a father
You are my friend, too.
You made everything good
That was once bad.
I just want you to know
I love you, Dad.Latest Shared StoryDear 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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12. My Daddy
Dad Poem From DaughterI sit and look back to how far I can remember,
And you are always there next to me.
Each and every day you were helping me grow up,
And making me be the best that I can be.
Your love was forever strong,
Your cuddles forever tight.
Every day since I was born,
Your love was always in sight.
I will always be your Baby Girl,
And you will always be my Dad.
I know I will always be the luckiest
To have the best Dad any girl could have had.
My Daddy, I love you with all my heart,
Much more than I ever say.
You are my world, my everything,
Each and every day.Latest Shared StoryI really loved this poem. It's very touching and helpful because my dad's not here, but he is always in my heart. It helps me when he's gone.
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13. My Father, My Friend
Appreciation For DadFor my father, my friend,
This to me you have always been.
Through the good times and the bad,
Your understanding I have had.
A gentle man at heart,
This sets you apart
From the others I've seen.
You mean so much to me.
The laughter we have shared
Cannot be compared.
The tears I have shed,
As you lovingly nodded your head.
You have always been there,
With a smile and a hug,
A precious gift from our God up above.
The times that I have been down and sad,
Your silly ways could always make me glad.
You gave me strength to carry on,
Even when all hope seemed to be gone.
The lessons in life that I have learned
Are from your genuine love and concern.
With deep appreciation for all you have done.
You, Dad,
Are my number one.
With all my love, Your Daughter, Your Friend
Latest Shared StoryI love this poem. My papa is the masterpiece of God as my father. I have seen him in pain when I was suffering, and he had suffered much more than me to get me out. In those horrible days,...
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14. Dad, What's It Like In Heaven?
Father's Day In HeavenIf time exists in heaven,
Do you still rise with the sun?
Do you and Mom share breakfast
Before your day has begun?
Can the heavens hear your laughter
As you sit and reminisce
About the time we had together
And other people that you miss?
And Daddy, do you still take walks
Along heaven's seas?
And when you gaze upon the surf,
Do you remember walks with me?
Are your standing with those brave young men
Upon its perfect shores?
Finally by their sides again,
Your comrades from the war.
Do you gather with your family
Beneath heaven's glow?
And gaze upon those mountains still
That once you called your home.
Is music all around you,
All those songs you held so dear?
Do you and Mom still sing together,
The way you did when you were here?
Do you ever have long talks with God
About those left behind?
Do you tell him all the stories
Of all our grand and treasured times?
I think that heaven must be grateful
To have you there each day,
To bring your easy laughter
And your silly sense of play.
And I'm sure that God already knows
The special father you had been
And how I wish that you were here
To guide my way again.
But I carry you inside my heart.
You are never far from me.
I see you in my smile
And in who I grew to be.
And I'm sure that on this Father's Day
God will help you celebrate
All those dads who changed the world with love.
What a party that will make!Latest Shared StoryThis is a wonderful sentimental poem. It depicts a loving relationship between father and child. My father came into my life as an adult and unfortunately we did not get to make many...
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15. Happy Father's Day
A Poem From My HeartI 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:
I would first like to thank you,
For never giving up on me.
You pushed me when I needed it
And through your eyes I've learned to see
We cannot give up when times are tough
We've got to learn to lose before we can win
And if I shall ever fall
I know I will always get back up again
Thanks to you, I hold my head high
And carry myself with pride
Thanks to you, I am somebody
Who will never run and hide
Through you I've learned to face my fears
And take each day as it comes
You cannot take anything with you when you're gone
What's done is done
You lead by example
And because of you, I've learned a lot
Thanks to all the dedication that you have demonstrated
And the many many times that you have fought
You have fought for our existence
You have fought for everyone in your life
Never have I seen you give up
And thus in me you've instilled the fight
Never will I back down
For what I think is right
You've given me the will and determination
You've given me the might
To learn how to stand up
And learn to take a fall
But most of all, dad
I've learned you will never stop loving me at allLatest Shared StoryThrough 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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16. A Different Kind Of Hero
He is not the kind of hero who is fighting in the war.
He is not one who sails offshore.
I don't call him Sergeant, Captain, or Sir.
His title is DAD; that is for sure!
He is the fixer of my broken things
And the household doctor when I get bee stings.
He picks me up when I fall down
And always turns my frown upside down.
He keeps me safe when I sleep at night.
He gives me seconds when I have a big appetite.
That's my Dad. That's who he is.
He deserves a medal for the things he did.Latest Shared StoryMe too, but my dad is always at the coast for his work. I miss him so much, and now he is never here for Father's Day. I wish he could stay at home with my family.
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17. You're My Best Friend
A Poem For DadYou're more than a dad
But a kind, loving man
You showed me the ways
In which I stand
You taught me good from bad
And all there is to know
I love you so much,
And your gentleness shows
You care for me and love me so much
You watch over me with your gentle touch
You make me feel special
With all the love you show
Thank you, dad, for being there for me
Through the rough and so
You're not only my dad
But a best friend, it's true
For I love you so much
And this is from me to youLatest Shared StoryI know your pain, and l can relate it with mine, dear. Mine has taken ages without calling or visiting, and he's someone l always wish to be beside me whenever l feel like I'm lost. I lost...
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18. My Father's Love
Father's Day Poem To A Single Dad From His DaughterMy father's love never places judgment on me,
his love comes unconditional and unselfishly.
For all the things you've done to show how much you care,
always remains as a reminder that you will always be there.
I'll never forget the affection you have shown in so many ways,
faithful to me, as a father you have never missed a day.
The way you look at me with that twinkle in your eye,
no matter my situation lets me know I'll be alright.
You have taught me the difference between right and wrong,
and as I became a woman, you taught me to be strong.
I'll always be grateful for you being there through my struggles and my strife,
because of your encouragement, you taught me the meaning of life.
Now you raise my little sister who is so close to your heart,
another little girl from whom her father she can't stand to part.
As she's just a baby now I watch you teach her as she grows,
and I sit back and I smile because one day she will know,
This special man who she calls dad is the one person who will be there when she's happy or she's sad.
When she is grown there will be no doubt in her mind,
of the father she loved who never left her behind.
Each day as you look in the mirror, I pray that you see,
there is no one in the world who will ever mean more to my sister and me.
Latest Shared StoryI am so glad to have stumbled upon this poem. In my moment of grief, this has given me the strength to strive to be a dad like this for my two daughters. Many thanks and much love.
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19. Daddy, I Love You
Short Father's Day PoemDaddy, I love you
For all that you do.
I'll kiss you and hug you
'Cause you love me too.
You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile 'cause I love you
On this Father's Day.
Latest Shared StoryDad, you are
My Friend,
My Hero,
And I love you
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20. I Never Want To Lose You
Father's Day Poem From SonI grew up like most kids,
Wishing to be like my dad,
No matter what he did,
Be it good or be it bad.
He worked so very hard,
Many miles he had to roam
To provide for the family,
The ones he left at home.
All he ever wanted
Was to give us the best,
But time at home without him
Really put me to the test.
I never understood
His absence far away
'Till I became a man,
And walked the path his way.
I became a father,
Now I finally see,
You're the sole provider,
And no, it's not easy.
Now I've figured out
What my father went through.
He had to scream and shout,
For the things that I would do.
Everything he tried to teach,
I rebelled with every word.
I thought I knew better,
His words I never heard,
The reason for the wisdom,
We learn throughout the years,
So we can keep our children,
From shedding the same tears,
Dad, I'm very sorry
For all I've put you through.
I've cried so much these last few days,
I'm scared of losing you.
You mean the world to me,
I feel like such a fool.
I'm a lucky man, you see,
To have a Dad like you!Latest Shared StoryThe poet has the same fears as I feel sometimes. If I were he, I would write the same thing what the poet wrote. But not in that impressive way as he did.
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