In honor of Fathers Day, we want to celebrate all the fathers on their special day, by sharing with you some heartwarming and touching poems.
Poems can often express the feelings that are so hard for us to put into words. With such a special occasion, comes a great deal of special feelings and emotions towards that fatherly figure in our lives.
With these poems, we aim to along with our readers, express our love and gratitude to the father figure in our lives that we celebrate today.
Poem 1:
Silent, Strong Dad
Written by Karen K. Boyer
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.
Poem 2:
My Dad
Written by Vicky Frye
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.
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.
Poem 3:
A True Hero
Written by Jullie Mills
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.
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.
