Father Poems

1. For My Dad

• By Helen K. Grandison-Whyte
• Published by Family Friend Poems January 1, 2024 with permission of the Author.

I sit here and wait. I wait for your chest to rise; I wait for you to open your eyes. I lay in bed and wait to hear... to hear that door open and Mum calmly come out, because that means you didn't bow out. I watch you smile, to hell with the pain, your spirit lifts when you see us all together again.

I know you're in pain, it's a struggle every day, I know the goodbye that hangs in the air, but my heart isn't ready for the break that's waiting there. I try not to get stuck on what's to come, I don't want to grieve early, let's just have some rum. Let's laugh at the past, and live in the now, create new memories while time allows.

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4. A Father's Fear

• By Dan L. Wallace
• Published by Family Friend Poems September 2022 with permission of the Author.

The fears of a father in this world are not few.
Over time they may shift in their shape, shade, or hue,
But the one that keeps calling, keeps knocking my door,
"What happens when she doesn't need me anymore?"

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5. Just A Dad

• By Cheryl L. Delcour
• Published by Family Friend Poems July 2022 with permission of the Author.

He doesn't care if he's a movie star
or the best athlete to be had,
not even a millionaire trader,
he just wants his dad.

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9. For My Dad

• By Patricia A Fleming
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2019 with permission of the Author.

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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11. On Your Shoulders

• By Magnus I. Rasmussen
• Published by Family Friend Poems October 2018 with permission of the Author.

I remember the times
You'd flip me onto your shoulder
Freefalling skyward
Taller, older

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12. To My Father

• By Kaylee Kowch
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2018 with permission of the Author.

There was a time
When not so long ago
A newborn had cried her first tear
As she entered into a strange new world.

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14. Daddy's Little Girl

• By Ashley N
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2018 with permission of the Author.

In your eyes, I see grace,
Full of love and encased
With a hope that burns bright in the dark.
Through your love, I know God.

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15. Only A Dad

Famous Poem

• By Edgar A. Guest

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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17. Wondrous Magical Times

• By Annette R. Hershey
• Published by Family Friend Poems March 2017 with permission of the Author.

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

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18. My Perfect Dad

• By Samantha K
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2016 with permission of the Author.

I have the very perfect dad,
That is something anyone could see.
But I don't know if I've told him
Exactly what he means to me.

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