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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3. My Dad

• By Vicky Frye
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2015 with 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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4. Tears In My Daddy's Eyes

• By Laiya Mystery
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2015 with 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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6. 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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7. Family Circle

• By Melissa G. Nicks
• Published by Family Friend Poems April 2006 with 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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8. Silent, Strong Dad

• By Karen K. Boyer
• Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with 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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9. 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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10. Memories Of My Dad

• By Rebecca D. Cook
• Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with 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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11. Broken Hearted Daughter

• By Tarryn Miller
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2014 with permission of the Author.

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.

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12. My Father, My Friend

• By Peggy Stewart
• Published by Family Friend Poems June 2015 with permission of the Author.

For my father, my friend,
This to me you have always been.
Through the good times and the bad,
Your understanding I have had.

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13. Daddy, Can You Hear Me In Heaven?

• By Lupita Cruz
• Published by Family Friend Poems October 2013 with 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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14. A Daughter's Cure

• By ReNee A. Reising
• Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006 with permission of the Author.

Sometimes life throws us curve balls,
And nothing he does is fair.
We know we have a lot of differences,
But with a dad's love, who cares?

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15. Last Chance

• By Stefanie
• Published by Family Friend Poems August 2008 with 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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16. My Baby Girl

• By Donald Watson
• Published by Family Friend Poems February 2006 with permission of the Author.

It seems like only yesterday
With a teardrop in my eye
That you were born into this world
With a whimper and a cry

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17. A Soldier's Reason

• By Jason E. Rose
• Published by Family Friend Poems May 2006 with permission of the Author.

I can remember the first time that I
saw your smiling face,
I held you close to my heart, you could
probably hear it race.

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20. My Daddy

• By Ranja Kujala
• Published by Family Friend Poems July 2009 with permission of the Author.

I 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.

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