Family Poems
Poetry written for or about family members – sons, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, parents, etc.
By Rana Rimsha Ramzan on March 20, 2010
THE MOON It was the last time of night, When the moon said me good night “I’m going to sleep, because I’m falling in sleep” I smiled on hearing and Said with daring; “Certain I’m you won’t come, He who goes never returns’’ He stopped on hearing, Replied with searing: “If I promise you never [...]
Posted in Family Poems, Friendship Poems, Love Poems, Love Poems, Poems about Life, Religious Poems, Romantic Poems, Romantic Poems, Sad Love Poems, Short Love Poems, Short Love Poems, Short Poems, Short Sweet Love Poems, Types of Poems
By Lou in texas on December 24, 2009
im a poet when i was young and in my prime the world was new and so unkind in this world we all shall pass, working and working trying to by some cheap gas to travel the country side far and near, to go visit relatives and people we hold dear. through the interstates and [...]
Posted in Family Poems, Funny Poems, Short Poems | Tagged alone, class, Life, list, Money, people, Poem, Poems, Stories, Travel, world
By Guest on April 13, 2009
On a very special day,an Angel wept In her arms, a newborn babe slept Tears of love and joy filled her eyes As she thanked God for this wondrous prize Even today, I still count the ways To say I love you , Mom May you have many more Happy Mothers Days ! by james d. [...]
Posted in Family Poems, Mother | Tagged Angel, Ears, eyes, god, I love you, joy, love, Mom, Mother, Mothers Day Poem, Tea, tears
By pattimari on February 23, 2009
She had over ten beautiful sweaters yet wore her old one with holes around the garden She walked in crispness of the morning awakening with the humming birds when the sun peered out from the sphere always wearing her old sweater. I turn and face the woman who gave me an uplifting wonderful life unconditional [...]
Posted in Family Poems | Tagged Beautiful, death, Horizon, Life, love, Mother, Mother's Sweater, Rose, Sun, Unconditional Love, woman
By apoghni on February 10, 2009
You brother on earth no more Were most of what a mother wishes for So watching her sob at this news Wasn’t new news to my heart’s expectations. What hovers in that head of hers’? I know what hovers round my head, Nothing but a plethora of questions; What is it like when we die? [...]
Posted in Family Poems, In Loving Memory Poems | Tagged Brother, child, Children, Ears, Earth, Flood, For you, heart, joy, Life, love, memories, Mother, Nature, School, sin, Spirit, Tea, tears, woman, world
By WritingTeam on October 28, 2008
THE CHRISTMAS DRESS By: Cynthia DiSciullo and William Zigmont A Celebration of Delaware ~ Odessa’s Odessa Fire Hall Oh my, oh me, how incredibly beautiful I will be The belle of Christmas day, you must come and see I couldn’t believe it when it came to the very final fitting Normally no one notices me [...]
Posted in Family Poems | Tagged Beautiful, Bells, Celebration, change, Christmas, Christmas Day, Christmas Dress, Core Backbone, Delaware, Dresses, Fire, Fire Hall, Lace, Match, Meticulous Care, Mirror, Odessa, Satin, Stunning Change, Swatch, Tapers, Toilet Paper, war
By David Pekrul on July 23, 2008
Walking by a candy shop, The sight of gumdrops made me stop, And with a penny in my hand, I entered into Candyland. The smell of chocolate was distinct, And then a sight caused me to blink, As if in answer to my prayers, I saw a million chocolate bears. Some were dark and some [...]
Posted in Children's Poetry | Tagged Blink, Candy Shop, Candyland, Chocolate, dark, dream, Ears, eyes, Feet, Hats, Life, night, Plight, Prayer, Prayers, Shoes, Six Feet, Visions
By David Pekrul on July 23, 2008
I caught a turtle and a frog, And then I tried to catch a hog, But it would fight and make a squeal, I didn’t know how it would feel. I thought that it would play with me, But it just wanted to be free, To roll around in sloppy mud, I loved this [...]
Posted in Children's Poetry | Tagged Best Of Friends, Big Dog, Big Love, Bud, Dirt, Flap, Friend, Friends, Frog, Hog, love, Mud, Pig, Sloppy Mud, Squeal, Turtle, White Hen
By Hall.J200817 on May 19, 2008
I watch you fly High in the blue Hoping one day to be like you You seem so free When you look down at me I shiver I fear of what you will do Cause I’ll never be a superior as you You succeed in everything that you do You impress everyone you see They [...]
Posted in Family Poems, Short Poems | Tagged Fear
By David Pekrul on May 17, 2008
I’m five years old, but almost six, My mommy says I’m big, I play outside in lotsa dirt, Because I like to dig. My nana’s name is Granny Smith, She gives me lotsa stuff, My brother’s name is Jason Smith, But he plays really rough. And…um ,um ,um…and…you know what? One time when I was [...]
Posted in Children's Poetry, Family Poems | Tagged Brother, cool, Dad, Daddy, Dirt, Ears, Licorice, Mom, night, School, smile
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