Family Poems by Teens

Poems about Moms and Dads
Respect for fathers and mothers is a common tenet of most cultures. With the advent of modern psychology, we now question this idea. If our problems are the result of the way we were raised, why should we respect them? When we respect our parents we are acknowledging that we do not know the challenges that our parents face. We recognize that our parents had to overcome their own childhood issues as well. Respecting our parents is the path to beginning to respect ourselves and ultimately respecting the cycle of life.
32 Poems about Family Ties: Poems by Teens on Grandparents, Mothers, and Fathers
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1. See What I See
If you could see what I see when I look at you,
You'd definitely love you, too.
You would hold your head up high,
For you possess beauty that no one can deny.
If you could see what I see when I look at you,
There's no way you'd be so down and blue.
You wouldn't be able to contain your smiles,
For your charm goes on for miles and miles.
If you could see what I see when I look at you,
You'd know there's nothing you can't do.
You'd do things without fear you'll fail,
For you've got many talents yet to unveil.
Please try to see what I see when I look at you.
You will feel refreshed and new.
All the anger, shame, and insecurities will just go.
I promise BABY GIRL, you are too good to ever hang your head low.Featured Shared StoryThis is so beautiful! I also struggle with self-esteem issues...my mom has passed, but I feel like this is something she would say to me. I feel like every girl should hear this growing up as...
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2. Dear Star In The Sky
The night is still young
The sun has gone low
The first thing I see
Is your shiny star glow
For even the darkest and scariest place
Could never slow down your wonderful pace
Deep in the night
Closer to dawn
I sleep really sound
Covered by your arms
You gleam with such beauty
I must have to say
The darkest times now
Seem as light as the day
I never have doubted and nor shall I will
Of your love and your courage and your outstanding thrills
Yet high above hills I see Northern Lights
That share will me stories of people and life
Dear Star In The Sky
you've taught me what's right
I'll give you my heart
I'll give you my life
Protect them again
With your shiny spotlight -
3. Broken Hearted Daughter
Photographs of you holding me in your arms,
You protected me from any kind of harm,
You influenced me to play guitar,
I was always your number one rock star.
You looked so proud to be my dad,
But now every day you look so sad,
I wonder why you turned into this,
You're violent with your tone and not your fists.
I'm thankful you're not abusive physically,
But you turn my emotions into misery,
Money seems like your only desire,
You're only happy when your income is higher.
Why can't you just be happy and smile,
It could make you feel better for awhile,
You never wipe my tears as they fall,
The problem between us is far from small.
There is an empty spot in my soul,
Our relationship is taking a toll,
I love you with all my heart,
I don't want our relationship to fall apart.
It's holding on by one last thread,
I regret the bad things that I said,
Can't you realize the expression across my face,
It's drawn with dark colors of disgrace.
But I guess you just can't see,
How much you really mean to me,
I wish I could have a dad and not just a father,
That would always be there for his daughter.
You never care what I have to say,
Tears fill my eyes as I look away,
I cannot hide my pain any longer,
Please change soon or I'll be a goner. -
4. Inside
Bottled up inside
Are the things I never said,
The feelings that I hide,
The lines you never read
You can see it in my eyes,
Read it on my face,
Trapped inside are lies,
Of the past I can't replace
With memories that linger,
And won't seem to go away,
Why can't I be happier?
Today's a brand new day
Yesterdays are over
Even though the hurting is not,
Nothing lasts forever,
I must cherish what I've got
Don't take my love for granted,
For soon it will be gone,
All you've ever wanted,
Of the love you thought you won
The feelings I have now
Won't disappear overnight,
But somehow, someway everything will be alright
I'm leaving now
To slay the foe
Fight my battles
High and low
I'm leaving parents
Hear me go
Please wish me luck today
I've grown my wings, I want to fly
Seize my victories where they lie
I'm going guys, but please don't cry
Just let me find my way
I want to see, and touch, and hear,
Though there are dangers, thoughts, and fears,
I'll smile my smiles, and wipe my tears
Please let me speak my say
I'm off to find, my world, my dreams,
Carve my niche, sew my seams
Remember as I sail my seas,
I'll love you all the way -
5. Thank You, Mom
If you don't know
How much you mean
Not just to the world
But also to me
Then let me tell you
All of these things
We may fight
And we may cry
But I'll never forget
That you're by my side
In the midst of it all
I know who to call
My hero, my friend
The one I call Mom
I may not be perfect
But as you can see
I love you so much
You mean everything to me
Day in and day out
You're up and about
Thinking of ways
To help the family out
When I'm grown up
My only dream
Is to be as good a mom
As you are to me
When it gets tough
You'll remind me that life's rough
But that doesn't mean
You aren't there for me
In the midst of it all
I know who to call
My hero, my friend
The one I call Mom.
Featured Shared StoryMy mom is the happiness of my life. I never laugh as much with other as I do with her. Can never have fun without her. I can never repay her sacrifices. The only thing I can do is to make her...
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6. Thank You For My Whole World
Thank you for being there
Every step of the way
Thank you for guiding me
When I went astray
Thank you for your kisses
When I was afraid at night
Thank you for comforting me
When I got a fright
Thank you for everything and anything you did
Throughout my whole life
Thank you for being my whole world
Thank you for my life
But most of all I thank you
For everything you've done
Because there wouldn't be a me
With a you, Mum! -
7. You're My Best Friend
You'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 youFeatured 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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8. Mum, I Love You
Mum, it's hard to find the words to say
To show how much you mean to me,
But if it weren't for your love and care,
I don't know where I'd be.
How did you do it all, Mum,
Be a chauffeur, cook, and friend,
Yet find time to be a playmate?
I just can't comprehend.
"Mother" is such a simple word,
But to me there's meaning seldom heard.
For everything I am today,
My mother's love showed me the way.
Nobody's equal to you, Mum.
With you in my life, I'm blessed.
I love you so, and I want you to know
I think you're the very best.
Words cannot say how I love you, Mum,
And just how much I owe.
Please know that I'll always be there for you too,
In the high times and low.Featured Shared StoryI feel so sorry for you. I can feel how sad you are because my dad lost his mum last year, and I know how important mums are to life.
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9. My Grandpa
My Grandpa is the best by far,
He's loving, kind, and good.
He always gives me wise advice,
He's always understood.
Whenever I am needing him,
He's always there for me.
He says life has a purpose,
Just you wait and see.
My Grandpa does remind me
Of God's unending grace.
I believe him as he says this,
For love lights up his face.
My Grandpa's always faithful
To Grandma, his special wife.
They've been together lovingly
For almost their whole life.
Whenever Grandpa's laughing,
Grandma laughs along.
When they laugh together,
It sounds like a sweet, sweet song.
One day when I grow up,
And I am old and gray,
I hope to be like Grandpa
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10. Just This One Mother's Day
If I could pick one day to have her here,
I'd choose it to be this Mother's Day.
This occasion out of all the others,
It's going to be harder than words could say.
On that one day we'll do it all,
And I wouldn't waste a single minute.
I'd keep going all day, hour after hour,
And If I got tired I would never quit.
Just knowing it was my last chance
To show her all of my love.
Because it must be hard for her to see,
Watching from up above.
I'd make her a very special card,
As I make them for people all the time.
But hers wouldn't be like the rest,
Above all others hers would shine.
It would say Dear Mom, I love you,
I'm proud to be your daughter.
Then I'd hug her tightly
And hold her while I've got her.
She'd French braid my hair in the end,
Just like she always used to.
I'd smile at her when it was done,
And say, "Oh mom, I love you!"
I'd tell her how scared I am,
Because my surgery is the next day.
But she'd tell me she'd be with me,
Holding my hand all the way.
I'd cry when it was dark out,
Knowing the day would soon end.
Although she won't be here forever,
In my dreams I can always pretend.Featured Shared StoryThis is the first mothers day without her. I am 16. My siblings are 5, 4, and 1.... They don't know how hard it was watching her die but at least I got to know her. I'll be going to her grave...
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11. Broken
You broke my trust for you
Just as you broke your promises.
You broke my love for you
Just as you can break a twig.
You smashed my heart into a million pieces
Just as you can give a shirt a thousand creases.
So now you got me broken inside.
Sometimes now I just want to hide.
You never cared for me; that's why I feel broken,
And you know that I'm not at all joking.
You never loved me.
That's why I'm choking up with tears.
You never listened to me.
It's like you didn't have ears.
Your heart is cold; it's always been pitch black,
And now you made my heart have a huge crack.
Whenever I stood up,
You shoved me back down.
You always acted like I wasn't around,
And when I had the guts to say something,
You only ignored me.
That's why sunshine
Is something you'll never see.
That's also why you'll never be
Like a father to me.
Whenever I spoke up, you hushed me.
Whenever I told you something, you shushed me.
That's why I'm leaving you behind,
But unfortunately only in my mind.Featured Shared StoryI can relate. My Dad is an alcoholic and he has crushed my heart. He has broken me beyond repair.
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12. I'm Sorry...Dad
I'm sorry you missed the day I came home.
I'm sorry you left my Mum all alone.
I'm sorry you missed the first time I walked.
And I'm sorry you missed the first time I talked.
I'm sorry you missed tucking me in at night.
I'm sorry you missed turning off my light.
I'm sorry you missed me getting my first fright.
And I'm sorry you weren't there to tell me it's alright.
I'm sorry you never really cared,
Never bothered to make a call.
In fact, I'm not sorry in the slightest bit.
I'm not sorry at all.
You should be sorry,
Sorry to me,
And sorry to all of us,
For what you couldn't be.
A Dad is supposed to love,
Protect, worship and care.
A Dad is supposed to do all of this,
But most importantly be there.
But you couldn't provide,
Protect or care.
You couldn't worship.
And you couldn't be there
Because you made the choice
To never try with me.
Sure, you're on and off now,
But it's just too late, you see.
I mean, I get it now.
And although this makes me sad...
You will always be my father.
You'll just never be my Dad.Featured Shared StoryMy dad was deported for being caught with drugs a few months before I was born. He wasn't there for any of my firsts. He didn't see me until I was a year old and we moved to Mexico. I grew up...
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13. 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.Featured 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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14. My Unborn Baby
To my unborn baby.
I lay at night knowing it'll be alright.
I watch you on the black and white screen,
Thinking will you're eyes be brown or green.
I hear your heartbeat and seen your feet.
I love you so much, And have never felt your touch.
Soon I'll see your face but not for a couple days.
I will love you Always...Featured Shared StoryI love this I'm 26 weeks with a girl I'm going to name Hailey Rose
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15. What About Me
My sister gets all the love
And support she needs
She has always been first
In your mind and heart
But what about me
My brother gets anything
He wants even when he
Doesn't deserve it at all
Because he's the baby
But what about me
I'm the one you can
Count on to watch the
Animals or the kid when
You go somewhere
But what about me
I'm the one that is the
Last person to know
What's going on and
The last one you consider
But what about me
What if I want to go
With you when you go
What if I want to do
The same things with you
But what about me
Why don't I get the same
Kind of love and support
That they get, aren't I
Just as important
But what about me
Don't I deserve the same
Consideration as them
Don't I deserve the same
Kind of love and support
But what about me
Am I not your daughter
Don't I deserve the same
As your other daughter
Or your son
But what about me
If I try to tell you how
I feel you get angry and
Upset that I feel this way
Why can't you understand
But what about me
I can't understand why
My feelings make you
Angry and why I am the
One that always gets left behind
But what about me
Why don't you take me
With you or plan things
So that I can go with you
Or be more involved in your life
But what about me
It's like you don't know me
Or even care to know me
So I guess I'll just leave
You three alone
But what about me
Don't call me if you want
Someone to watch the animals
Or the kid until you include me
Because I want to be included
But what about me
I am no longer the watcher
I guess I will make it by myself
Until I feel I am accepted by the
Family I was born into
But what about me
Until then, I stand aloneFeatured Shared StoryThis is me! Sometimes I think my mum had me just so she had a live-in babysitter and housemaid! I'll leave as soon as I can, and then maybe she'll realize what she lost. Or maybe she won't,...
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16. The Best Grandma!
You were there for me
when I needed you
you helped me see
the better things in life
My first day of school
you said I would rule
You waited for me right outside
it was like you never left my side
When I was sad
you made me smile
you told me family stories
for a long while
You taught me
two + two
and how to tie my shoe
so thank you for being you
I Love You Nana! -
17. Daddy Can You Hear Me
Daddy, are you out there?
Daddy, come home
Daddy, please meet me
Daddy, are you alone?
You missed all my smiles
you missed all my tears
you missed all my laughs
you missed all my fears
I hope you come find me
and see who I've become
you can come and see us
Tayler, Dad and Mum
do you ever think of me?
do you ever wonder?
do you know what I'm scared of
lighting or thunder?
have you forgotten
who I really am
well, I'm the baby girl
that you and mum planned
would you ever love me
would you ever care
would you ever hold me
like a teddy bear
do you want to know me
do you want to see
the person who I am
and the person I'll be
do you have a picture
that you hold in your hand
or are you too scared
to know who I am
Can you write me a letter
and tell me who you are
so I can see who my dad is
and see if he's a star
well, I hope I get to know you
and you get to know me
'cause I really want to meet you
and the person you have been.Featured Shared StoryI am now 18 years old. My father has been in and out of my life. He has never been a father, and I call him Peter. He never bought us gifts and he doesn't know who my baby sister is and he...
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18. All Alone For Now
It happened at the age of sixteen.
She was scared to look up at that screen.
Knowing there was a little heartbeat,
She would soon get kicked out to the street.
So she kneeled down to pray,
How could I make this go away?
The thought then came in her mind,
But she knew she could not cross that line.
She was scared and all alone
And knew she could not go home.
Life began to get too rough,
But she knew she had to be tough.
Just when she thought everyone had gone,
It happened at the light of dawn.
When she woke up in that room,
She then started to bloom.
Seeing the sight of her little girl,
With her red hair and that one tiny curl.
She knew her life was now complete,
Hearing her daughter's healthy heartbeat.Featured Shared Story"You are a mistake." "You are a nobody," "You are just like your mother." "You’re a disgrace." These are things I hear every day in the 15 years I have lived. My mother was a high...
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19. My Mother, Always There For Me
You are greatly loved,
You are greatly cherished!
Without I would be lost, without you I would be forever scared.
You are my anchor, my pillar of safety.
The special connection we have holds my to this place.
You have happiness, and you have love from me.
I love you with my whole being!
You are my friend, my teacher, my mentor.
You are my mother and I love you! -
20. My Mother, My Hero
My mother,
She wakes before me, sleeps after me.
She gets me ready fast and steady.
Sometimes I wonder if she is a robot.
Needs no pay, just our smiles,
Never takes rest, no matter cold or hot.
Never gets tired though she has a pile to do.
If there is a superhero, it's my mother.
I'm blessed to be blessed by her.
She scolds me and hugs me,
Makes me cry and makes me laugh.
Her touch is softer than fur.
She cares for everyone: me, my brother, and father.
If there is a superhero, it's my mother.
Mothers can die for their children,
But my mother loves me more than just that.
She is like the sweetest dove,
Sitting on a tree of love.
I am blessed that she is my mother.
If there is a superhero, it's my mother.
I know we can't always be together,
But no one can hold us apart.
She is my life,
She is my heart,
She is my mother,
She is my superhero.
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