Family Poems. Above are examples of beautiful Poems about families, relatives, and the bonds they share. This list of family poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. When the husband, wife, kids and other family members make an effort to notice and acknowledge each other's good qualities, the family unit flourishes. However, families can also experience severe problems which often leads to a poet expressing emotions about these strained relationships. Still, you may be able to relate to these beautiful poems about families and relatives whether you have a traditional, extended, or stepfamily. Read all types of family poems and share these poems with the ones you love.
Only a Chair
“It’s only a chair,” she said.
“And it’s old and too big and
dark for your new apartment.”
I looked again at the chair.
It IS old, though not an antique,
and it’s been with me all my life
in...
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Categories:
family, feelings, memory, perspective,
Form: Free verse
PTSD and Identity FraudMy stalker arrived ripping our flag crawling over veterans memorial plaques aiming through an assault rifle from across the street her anniversary of the murder meant to end my life 20 years later in shambles...
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Categories:
america, anxiety, blessing, family,
Form: Free verse
Love Of ParentsThe love of parents
Is never ending blessing
That you can achieve....
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Categories:
family, inspiration, love, perspective,
Form: Haiku
FamilyFamily is like
Your emergency flash light
They lights and guides you....
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Categories:
family, life, light, love,
Form: Haiku
I am not wrongI am not wrong
stop saying that I am
this is not on me
the issue is with them
I did not yell
or even raise my voice
I did what I should
but how was that the right...
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Categories:
family,
Form: Rhyme
DAMIAN DELILAH MALLORY HOLANNYA: Festive Family TimeDate: May 2051
10 am Damian invited every family
To the end of May celebration and
Family festivities. On skype with
Father Hakim he recommended
"Hey Dad you and
Ma bring something if you can? Food
Or...
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Categories:
family, child, color, confidence, deep,
Form: Prose
Karwa Sach: Dhan Aur RishteU gujarna ab raaste pe badla badla sa lagta hai
Wo najariyan logo ka ab kuch kehta hua rahta hai
Pata nahi kuy ab rishtedar ijjat dene lage hai
Wo dost jo yaad tak nahi krte the aaj...
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Categories:
addiction, birthday, change, family,
Form: Rhyme
Family Reunion Breast beat for her I doubt you fathom crude
Understand thus gravitas of thy actions true
This must entrust you knot the thread bear
Bang thy drum roll knees follow you we share
Needless pain inflicted as I stroked...
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Categories:
family, crazy, dark, daughter, death,
Form: Prose
what do you call herI had never before seen a ballerina with these kinds of thighs
She was a absolute trooper, and she also juggled with knives
What do you call her? I asked the bullfrogs on the shore.
We call her...
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Categories:
family,
Form: Prose Poetry
FamilyI awoke to the sounds of music that fires up my day
Time to get moving and go outside and play
Life as so many wonderful things to enjoy
Gathering up the troops and the dog , we...
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Categories:
family, life,
Form: Rhyme
PopsD•isciplinarian and teacher extraordinaire
A man after God's own heart who is strict but fair
D•idn't go to college but he has a shed load of knowledge
D•oesn't have millions in the bank but he's far...
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Categories:
family, appreciation, blessing, dad, education,
Form: Acrostic
Legacy of Hope: My DadLegacy of Hope; My Dad
My first memories are full of your dear face
Kind brown eyes, edged with wrinkles, a mere trace
I can't see a frown nor fretful scowl, only a gap toothed grin
With a pompadour,...
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Categories:
family, father daughter, guitar,
Form: Rhyme
Chapter 158 --DAMIAN DELILAH MALLORY HOLANNYA: CRUEL Ball Continuation -same dayDate: May 2051
Damian CJ Adonis and Kyon watched
As did family and other relatives did
Also, while quite many new players
Replaced other younger players
That needed a break. CJ announced
The new players on the...
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Categories:
family, allusion, child, color, confidence,
Form: Alliteration
FOR AMANDAMy first-born miracle,
You blessed my youth
And forever, my heart
With your liquid brown gaze.
All the men in your life
Were caught in your baby grasp,
Helpless to resist your sweet,
Angelic smile
As you changed from a tempest
To an...
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Categories:
baby, beauty, family, feelings,
Form: Free verse
FOR LUCYWhat a wonder you are!
A gift from the universe,
The practical one.
Always so poised
Even when afraid
You are your mother’s child
Always knowing what you want
And getting what you need.
Your star will never burn out.
In your quest to...
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Categories:
beauty, family, feelings, granddaughter,
Form: Free verse
Specific Types of Family Poems
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addiction, beautiful, birthday, black, blended, broken, brother, christian, christmas, death, difficult, father, fathers day, funeral, funny, graduation, grandchildren, grandfather, grandmother, hard times, holiday, hope, inspiration, love, mother, mother child, mother daughter, mothers day, niece, relationship, rhyme, sibling, sister, step families, trials, values,
and more.
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