Grandparents Day Poems

Published: February 2, 2023

Beautiful Poems For Grandparents: Poems To Celebrate Grandparents Day

Many people may not know that Grandparents Day exists. Some may choose to ignore it. They may think, "must we have a day for every person in the universe, when does all this day naming end?" Sadly, those people probably did not have an opportunity to develop a relationship with their grandparents. They don't understand the gifts that a grandparents can give. Grandparents can provide a sense of continuity and roots to their grandchildren. They can provide a sense that life matters, and the ability to see life within a larger context of time. Happy Grandparents Day!

Grandparents Day is an official US national holiday, signed by President Carter in 1978 and celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. The statute cites the day's purpose: "...to honor grandparents, to give grandparents an opportunity to show love for their children's children, and to help children become aware of strength, information, and guidance older people can offer"

Beautiful Poems For Grandparents: Poems To Celebrate Grandparents Day

Nana's Little Angel
- By Lindsey M. Moulton
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2006 with permission of the Author.
A poem about a very special woman in the life of her granddaughter.

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Nana, you are special.
Your love knows no bounds.
A room takes special warmth whenever you're around.
You think I'm cute and talented and maybe even wise,

Nana, you are special.
Your love knows no bounds.
A room takes special warmth whenever you're around.
You think I'm cute and talented and maybe even wise,
But I know that's why all grandparents see though loving eyes.
Every day with you is precious;
I'm so grateful for the time.
Of all the grandparents in the world,
I'm thankful that you're mine.
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A True Hero
- By Julie Mills
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2014 with permission of the Author.
This poem was inspired by a true gentleman hero, whom I was very privileged to know as my father-in-law. He passed away at the age of ninety-two in March 2012. Despite having seen the atrocities of war, he had a fondness for the good in all people and would never condemn people for their actions. He worked hard for most of his life, was active and always had a smile. Many people will feel the loss of this kind gentleman.

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What makes a man a hero?
I've often thought this through.
It's someone who is macho?
It's someone who is true?

What makes a man a hero?
I've often thought this through.
It's someone who is macho?
It's someone who is true?

No, that is not a hero.
He's just a simple man.
Always there when things go wrong
and who does the best he can.

He lends a strong shoulder
To ease the flow of tears
He holds high the lantern
To drive away your fears.

His smile was just enough
To give encouragement.
His frown more than adequate
To make one soon relent.

When some had need of guidance
His ears he'd freely lend
Advice came in abundance
You chose, not him could you offend.

He had no need of medals
Or glory this is true.
That's why, dear Grandpa
Our hero has to be you.
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The Way We Were Our Bond
- By Sinead Harris
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2007 with permission of the Author.
This is the story of the bond I had with my grandfather before he died. When he died a little piece of me died, too.

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Beautiful blue eyes with serenity of the sea,
Reflection of the skies on a bright and sunny day,
My little hand in yours, my protector and my guide,
Don't walk too fast, Granddad, for I am by your side.

Beautiful blue eyes with serenity of the sea,
Reflection of the skies on a bright and sunny day,
My little hand in yours, my protector and my guide,
Don't walk too fast, Granddad, for I am by your side.

My eyes are your eyes and your heart is my heart,
We share so much likeness we were never apart,
You would tell me your stories of the Vietnam War,
I felt all that pain as the enemies kept score.

Big strong shoulders not just to carry me but to carry the world too,
The strength inside of you for all you went through,
The peace you gave me knowing you would always love me,
And the kindness and happiness you gave me and I gave you.

No fear do you have or grudges do you hold, my big strong hero
So brave and so bold, a firm hand to hold me, a firm word shows the way
Your little girl forever; it's the way it will always stay

The bond that we have I have never seen or felt before
My face would light up when you would walk through the door
You tucked me in bed then turned off the light but I wasn't scared
Of the shadows in the night

For I knew it was you keeping watch over me, no harm and no badness
Would you let me see, safe in your arms untouchable it seems
After God took you away it was all in my dreams
And all that is left are my memories of you
I know you are with me and in my heart; I'm with you too.

Beautiful blue eyes with serenity of the sea,
Reflection of the sky's reflections of me,
My little hand in yours, my protector and my guide,
Don't walk too fast, Granddad, for I am by your side.
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My Guardian Angel
- By Susan Perry
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2015 with permission of the Author.
My parents divorced when I was two, and my Grandmother helped raise and care for me. Although she was divorced herself after 35 years of marriage, she somehow managed to take care of me and her two grown sons, one of whom was an alcoholic and the other had mental issues. She also, with open arms, took in my uncle's son at a very young age who was handicapped. Although we didn't have much, we all had my Grandmother's love.
My Grandmother passed away 2 years ago; she will forever be in my heart.

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Are there guardian angels?
I believe so
For God gave me a beautiful lady
to help watch me grow

Are there guardian angels?
I believe so
For God gave me a beautiful lady
to help watch me grow

A lady so beautiful
inside and out
She had to be an angel
God let slip out

This lady's a blessing
from the Lord up above
who taught me life's lessons
through courage and love

A lady to protect me
from all of my fears
and love me and hold me
and wipe all my tears

A lady so special
she's touched lives of many
and keeps us together
at all cost, if any

This lady is my Grandma
To her I do owe
all the joy life can bring
wherever she goes

I love you, Grandma
Thanks for being you

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My Granddaddy, My Best Friend
- By Lauren E. Garner
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006 with permission of the Author.
A girl writes a tribute to her grandfather, her friend, guide, and the light of her life.

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The one that is my friend,
The one that is my guide.
How much I love and how much I care,
Is too much to describe.

The one that is my friend,
The one that is my guide.
How much I love and how much I care,
Is too much to describe.

You've always been my hero.
You've always been my pride.
You've always given so much love
And shown what's deep inside.

My heart is full of love,
And my soul is all delight.
You're the one who sang me to sleep
and whispered nighty night.

And every day I pray to God;
I thank him for sending you
Because you're the one who wrote me the song
And made all my dreams come true!
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Grandma's Wings
- By Ricky R. Hernandez
- Published by Family Friend Poems March 2006 with permission of the Author.
Some grandmas are so special that they really must be angels!

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Grandma, I wonder
where you keep your wings.

Are they hung in your closet

Grandma, I wonder
where you keep your wings.

Are they hung in your closet
with the rest of your things?

Do you put them away
and just use them at night

or give them to Rosie
to polish up bright?

I know you have wings,
for this must be true,

'cause God always gives
them to angels just like you.
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Grandma's Lil' Girl
- By Donna C. Elkins
- Published by Family Friend Poems October 2006 with permission of the Author.
Taking the time to thank the ones in our life who made a difference

Memories Of Grandma

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Grandma, I was thinking of you today and a smile tickled my face.
Remembering all the things you taught me, like always to say grace.
I remember sitting in your lap while you read the Bible out loud,
To hear me sing a gospel song made you so proud.

Grandma, I was thinking of you today and a smile tickled my face.
Remembering all the things you taught me, like always to say grace.
I remember sitting in your lap while you read the Bible out loud,
To hear me sing a gospel song made you so proud.
I thought of those Saturday mornings I watched them fix your hair,
I remember crossing the street and hearing GIRL, YOU BETTER STOP RIGHT THERE!!!
I remember the goodness you instilled in me though sometimes it doesn't show,
You played a very special part in my life and I thought that you should know...
My childhood is filled with memories of you that you couldn't buy with all the gold in the world,
And even though I am all grown up, at heart I will always be GRANDMA'S LIL' GIRL!!!
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Just Like Him
- By Jackie
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2009 with permission of the Author.
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He taught me how to build a fire;
he gave me hope and desire.

He taught me how to build a chair;

He taught me how to build a fire;
he gave me hope and desire.

He taught me how to build a chair;
he told me that life wasn't fair.

He watched every basketball game
and treated me like fame.

He bought me ice cream
and listened to my every dream.

I talked to him every day,
we never ran out of things to say.

Without him I don't know who I'd be,
but one thing's for certain, I wouldn't be me.

He taught me how to be just like him,
and I already am within.

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I Was Thinking Of Love And You Came To Mind
- By April Johnson
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.
The poem below is dedicated to my Grandmother.

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I was thinking of love, and you came to mind.
I have many memories I would like to rewind.

Do you remember those days I would lie in your lap

I was thinking of love, and you came to mind.
I have many memories I would like to rewind.

Do you remember those days I would lie in your lap
As you doodled my ears, I would take a short nap.

I'm remembering the nights that we spent together.
You would scratch my back gently, ever so tender.

As I rewind a bit more, I am seeing much fun.
I'm remembering the fall and all the raking we had done.

So many leaves piled by the tree,
You would cover me up till I couldn't see.

Those are just a few of the memories I have.
Let's rewind a bit more to when I was bad.

I'm sorry for the times when I made you cry.
Looking back at the past, I'm not sure I know why.

I know as a child I was stubborn, selfish, and strange,
But look at me now, and how much I've changed.

I assume looking back, it's hard to understand
That today I'm quite normal, I think God lent a hand.

The ending is near, I think I've said enough!
I could go on forever, but ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

All joking aside, I would be up all night
If I continued this poem and continued to write.

There are just not enough words to express all the love
Other than the words written above.

So I thank you!
From the bottom of my heart for loving me no matter what.
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Profile Of My Grandma
- By Bridget A. Miller
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.
Profile of Grandma

Poem For A Loving Grandma

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The way it smells when she cooks.
When you're bad, the way she looks.
How she would do anything to help a friend.
The way she'll stick by you until the end.

The way it smells when she cooks.
When you're bad, the way she looks.
How she would do anything to help a friend.
The way she'll stick by you until the end.
She's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
Unless you get on her bad side, then you're in for a treat.
The way she'll cheer you up when you're down.
And how she helps you to turn your frown.
The way she jokes and laughs with me,
Her soul so kind, so sweet, so free.
She inspires me in different ways every day.
My grandma is wonderful in every way.
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Great-Grandmother, A Beautiful Woman
- By Jacquia Lindsay
- Published by Family Friend Poems April 2006 with permission of the Author.
A poem written in tribute to a great and noble woman: a great-grandmother who has seen and suffered much and is full of love and strength.

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Strong, beautiful black woman, so peaceful and serene,
You deserve to live in Paradise and shown the finer things.
Life has dealt you plenty of cards, some winning, others bad,
And tides have brought in waves of memories: both happy and sad.

Strong, beautiful black woman, so peaceful and serene,
You deserve to live in Paradise and shown the finer things.
Life has dealt you plenty of cards, some winning, others bad,
And tides have brought in waves of memories: both happy and sad.
Gracious, beautiful black woman, so wonderful and divine,
You've endured many heartaches - oh, the world is so unkind!
Your speech is confident, your eyes are soft, and your walk is hard and bold.
Your laugh equals happiness, your heart contains love and hides the stories untold.
Tired, beautiful black woman, so patient and so calm,
It's funny how you hold the family's fear within your palm!
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When you've traveled this long, endured all this pain, and still have miles to go.
Blessed, beautiful black woman, so collected and confident,
I can't imagine a gift greater than you - your love is heaven sent.
Don't you dare give up now, just stay strong, your reward is comin'...
Strong, courageous, gracious, blessed, and beautiful black woman.
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To My Nana
- By Kaili S. Kowalski
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.
For a special Nana who always made time for her granddaughter.

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Who would try to give me all the world
As far as she could see?

Who always has two open arms

Who would try to give me all the world
As far as she could see?

Who always has two open arms
And smiles just made for me?

Who always finds some special time
That we two can share?

And never is too busy
To show how much she cares.

There's not another in the world
From Rome to Ohio

I'm glad God made you for me
I love you so much, Nana!
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Grandmother
- By Sheria S. Barnett
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.
A grandmother binds her family together with her unconditional love.

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Her words
are like a golden thread that binds our family.
Her wisdom,
like an art that shares so generously.

Her words
are like a golden thread that binds our family.
Her wisdom,
like an art that shares so generously.
Her feelings
like a quilt that warms us like no other.
The hands
of one so dear the one we call Grandmother.
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Grandma
- By Shannon E. Hauser
- Published by Family Friend Poems July 2006 with permission of the Author.
Grandma, you are all these things to me, and I will be these to you.

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You're my earth, you're my world;
you're my moon that circles my world.
You're my moon, you're my star;
you're the one I look upon in the dark.

You're my earth, you're my world;
you're my moon that circles my world.
You're my moon, you're my star;
you're the one I look upon in the dark.
You shine like the sun that brightens my day
And take all the dark storms away.
I will be there for you whenever you need help.
I will shine like you did through my sickness and health.
I will be that angel that sits on your shoulder
to make you happy and better when the sun goes away and sets for the next day.
Don't worry, I will still be on your shoulder
and I will love you until the world is over.
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How Lucky I Am
- By Barbara Snook
- Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006 with permission of the Author.
Lucky enough to grow up with a loving grandmother and she realizes it too

Raised By A Special Nana

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Buttons from the button box
Stringing them end to end
More precious in my memories
Than the most expensive gem.

Buttons from the button box
Stringing them end to end
More precious in my memories
Than the most expensive gem.

We didn't have much money
But I sure did win the prize
So much love around me
I could see it in her eyes.

From infancy through childhood
Through the difficulty of my teens
I know I'll always remember
How she helped me with my dreams.

The simple things she did for us
Seemed to never end
And still today at the age I am
I'm as lucky as was then.

No matter what life's ventures
No matter where I'll be
I know I'll always remember
How luck did shine on me.

My Nana you are special
Especially to me
God has blessed me at age fifty
With my Grandmother of ninety-three.
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Granny
- By Demecia Dean
- Published by Family Friend Poems June 2008 with permission of the Author.
Written for a grandmother who has been through it all and then more. With each time, she kept her family in mind and survived all over again.

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Her smile can light up a room
Her presence is of grace
Her opinions are heard without one word
but by the look upon her face

Her smile can light up a room
Her presence is of grace
Her opinions are heard without one word
but by the look upon her face
Her touch is so gentle
Her heart as big as the moon
Her spirit is kindhearted
and warm as a summer's afternoon
Her hair a river of gray
Her eyes radiant as the sun
Her time she'll take no matter how long
until the work is done
Her kisses are so soft
Her hugs preferred from the rest
My granny is mine forever and ever
and she'll always be the best
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Happy Birthday, Grandma
- By Mary Flannery
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2014 with permission of the Author.
My son and I actually wrote this for his grandma's 75th birthday.

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Happy Birthday, Grandma
It's your special day
You show us how you love us
In so many ways

Happy Birthday, Grandma
It's your special day
You show us how you love us
In so many ways

You make us feel like stars
You're our biggest fan
You cheer and clap the loudest
When we do the best we can

You're always up for fun
And ready for us to laugh
Crazy games of dominoes and spoons
Are always a good time with Grandma

You make us feel special with lots of hugs and treats
Like we're the most important in the world
We think you're very sweet.
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Grandma, I Remember
- By Zoe
- Published by Family Friend Poems October 2007 with permission of the Author.
A woman remembers her grandmother. She remembers the special times they shared.

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All the things you used to do,
cooking dinner on Sunday,
making homemade stew,
sitting for hours

All the things you used to do,
cooking dinner on Sunday,
making homemade stew,
sitting for hours
telling us tales
of how poor Jonah
was swallowed by the whale.
Working in your garden,
pulling all the weeds,
wiping sweat from your brow
and gently planting seeds.
You are a special grandma,
one we adore.
You taught us right from wrong
and so very much more.

Grandma, I remember
when you would sing a song
you would encourage
us all to sing along,
and you would sit and rock
and read the Bible
while we would play.
I can still see it
as you held it in your hands -
well worn from all your reading
and learning of God's plans.
Grandma, I remember.
Don't worry about me.
You taught us all so well
years ago upon your knee.
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What Is A Grandpa?
- By Jessica Shaw
- Published by Family Friend Poems May 2008 with permission of the Author.
This is a poem that I wrote for my grandpa on his 81st birthday. He is no longer here with me, but I know that he is reading this poem up in heaven.

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What is a Grandpa?

A grandpa is a father; a grandpa is a son.
A grandpa is a husband; all grandpas are loved.

What is a Grandpa?

A grandpa is a father; a grandpa is a son.
A grandpa is a husband; all grandpas are loved.
Some grandpas have hair, while others are bald.
Some grandpas fish, and others like hunting.
A grandpa can be more than just a grandpa though.
A grandpa can be a friend who knows how to have fun.
All grandpas are special to many other people.
But no other grandpa is just like mine.
Grandpas are unique in many different ways.
No two grandpas are alike.
My grandpa might not be like he is now,
But even if that happened I know one thing that's true.
My grandpa will always be a special person to me.
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Grandparents Day Poems

Beautiful Poems For Grandparents: Poems To Celebrate Grandparents Day

A poem about a very special woman in the life of her granddaughter.

This is the story of the bond I had with my grandfather before he died. When he died a little piece of me died, too.

A girl writes a tribute to her grandfather, her friend, guide, and the light of her life.

Some grandmas are so special that they really must be angels!

Taking the time to thank the ones in our life who made a difference

The poem below is dedicated to my Grandmother.

Profile of Grandma

A poem written in tribute to a great and noble woman: a great-grandmother who has seen and suffered much and is full of love and strength.

For a special Nana who always made time for her granddaughter.

A grandmother binds her family together with her unconditional love.

Grandma, you are all these things to me, and I will be these to you.

Lucky enough to grow up with a loving grandmother and she realizes it too

Written for a grandmother who has been through it all and then more. With each time, she kept her family in mind and survived all over again.

My son and I actually wrote this for his grandma's 75th birthday.

A woman remembers her grandmother. She remembers the special times they shared.

This is a poem that I wrote for my grandpa on his 81st birthday. He is no longer here with me, but I know that he is reading this poem up in heaven.