Poems for Father's Day

Today, I will share Father's Day poetry. I wrote the following poems for a poetry contest.(I know it is the day after the observance, but I believe these special days should be celebrated every day.) 
 

First, it has been three years now, since my Dad left this plane of existence for the next.  While I know he is physically dead, I still feel him around me.  It is no wonder, then, that when I sat down to write the poems that potentially could be made into cards, that I began with one for my Dad.  

The second poem I wrote is from my brother.  Less than a year younger than I am, we were/are close.  His life has not always been easy, but he has continued to move forward.  Today, I am so proud of him.  I know my Dad is, too.

Finally, the last poem I wrote was for my sons-in-law.  They are wonderful fathers.  Each gives so much to their children.  I love to watch them play together, laughing and giggling.  I didn't have that as a child.  My dear Dad wasn't around much and when he was, we didn't play.  So, seeing my grandchildren blessed with the gift of an involved father warms my heart.

By the way, the poems were accepted by the company, but I didn't sign the contract because it was too limiting.  I would rather share my writing with others free of charge, than to have someone else make a profit from it after giving me a pittance.  

That said, here is my Father's Day poetry. 

ON FATHER'S DAY

Dad,

You weren’t around much

when I was that little kid

with the runny nose and

the skinned knees.

You didn’t tuck me into bed

or, read me stories,

or, play catch with me

like some kids’ dads.

But, as we grew older together,

you became my buddy,

my friend, the person

I turned to when life got

difficult, or if I had questions.

You were always there

for me. So, just in case

I haven’t said it before

or, often enough…

Thanks!

Thanks for being the best

Dad you could be for me;

it’s made a difference in my life.

I love you, Dad, Happy Father’s Day. 

LMRN © 2011

DEAR BROTHER

Who would have thought

that the little boy who

pulled my hair,

refused to play dress-up,

taught me to swing a bat,

and to throw a ball,

would grow up to be the man

you are now?

Who would have thought

that the little boy would

grow to be the man who

listens with compassion to my sorrows,

shares sage advice,

makes me laugh till I cry and

can still be a little boy from time to time?

Watching you father has been

one of the joys of my life.

I am so proud of you, brother!

Happy Father’s Day…with love.

 LMRN © 2011

SON OF MY HEART

From the day, you took my daughter’s hand

walking strong and confident beside her,

I wondered how you would meet

the challenges of fatherhood

As you held my grandchild in your arms

on that first glorious day of life

I knew the father you would be…

Gentle, yet firm when needed

kind, wise, and loving

strong, yet flexible to change

tender, silly and patient

You are the father I dreamed

you would be…so proud of you,

son of my heart.

LMRN © 2011

 

Namasté

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