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Son Poems | Examples of Son Poetry

Son Poems - Examples of all types of son poetry to share and read. This list of son poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Share and read beautiful examples of all types of poems for and about sons including inspirational poetry from a father to a son, mother to a son, and more. See how poets have wonderfully written their affection to a son and have dedicated some beautiful poems to their child. Read short, long, best, and famous examples of son poetry. This list of works about son is an excellent resource for examples of how to write son poems.
Lou
Kidding around, I called mother “Lou” Short for Louella between us two. She’d return the favor; call me “number three.” At the time it was cute, now it’s precious to me. “Thank you, Lou” always brought a smile, A wink...Read the rest...
Categories: son, absence, devotion, family, hope,
Form: Couplet



Premium Member the ' PALINDROME' for me
. . . . . . . . . . .A B B A* .. . . . ...Read the rest...
Categories: christian, father, father son,
Form: Bio
Premium Member Curtains
Setting: A parlor with money hanging on a wall hosts an engagement on legal tender Characters: T: Teen, (spoiled boy) in puke shorts and bigoted shirt, and he's loaded {burp} W: Woman, (nut all there) varied Degree...Read the rest...
Categories: son, appreciation, beautiful, change, father
Form: Verse
Premium Member Disaster
I went for my early morning run, just me and my young son. It was to be a lot of fun, then home for a hot cross bun. We waved to Mary's grandson, then it had all begun. My shoe came...Read the rest...
Categories: fun, giggle, mom, son,
Form: Rhyme
DON'T CRY ANY TEARS AROUND ME
DON'T CRY ANY TEARS AROUND ME Don't cry no tears around me As I passed away and now I'm finally free You won't see me anymore But this soul of mine will always soar So please don't cry any tears...Read the rest...
Categories: death, emotions, father son,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member Buckle My Shoe
One, two, buckle my shoe, a lesson to be learned; Three, four, and so many more - times the world has turned. Cross the laces, make some loops, feed the laces through; Tighten them up...Read the rest...
Categories: childhood, education, father son,
Form: Couplet
Dearest Son
you're the king in my jungle, Peace in my world. You're the sunshine blossoming my life, The healthiest air I breathe. You're my most important person. The moon in the darkest night. Like sugar in my coffee, Salt to my stake, Your presence...Read the rest...
Categories: son, child, children, inspirational, inspirational
Form: Free verse
Father's Memorial day
The world has indeed been forgetting me Forgetting me cruelly As waste that neither grow nor breathe It is a fermentation of anger and despair As Despairing as it struggles with anger At the unknowns in dark...Read the rest...
Categories: son, appreciation, blessing, father, father
Form: Free verse
Fukuda Chiyo-ni haiku translations 2
Fukuda Chiyo-ni Haiku Fukuda Chiyo-ni (1703-1775) was a celebrated Japanese poet and painter of the Edo period, also known as Kaga no Chiyo. CHIYO-NI POEMS ABOUT WOMEN AND DESIRE How alarming: her scarlet fingernails tending the white chrysanthemums! —Chiyo-ni, loose translation/interpretation...Read the rest...
Categories: desire, flower, mother son,
Form: Haiku
Premium Member Harbor
Unprison in my heart, Unlock words I struggle giving; Like the flutter of a lark, Wing what's coming from within me; Let my soul be set on fire, Like madrone, or manzanita, To promote the words I hide; Ascribe my life to...Read the rest...
Categories: son, emotions, feelings, how i
Form: Lyric
Premium Member To which image should we cling
"We have been here a thousand times before" Praying for world peace, or the end of war "Memory erased, each time we begin anew" PRIEZ POUR NOUS QUI AVONS RECOURS À VOUS "Of hands held tenderly, we’ve lost the...Read the rest...
Categories: heaven, light, mother son,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member Forgiving the Unforgivable
(Lights dim, single spotlight illuminates the speaker, dressed in simple attire. Voice starts trembling, building in intensity) Can forgiveness mend, a childhood, fractured in the dark? Where the scars are a map, etched, not just in...Read the rest...
Categories: child abuse, father son,
Form: Dramatic Monologue
MY RESILIENT SON AADITYA
In the cozy, dark chamber of my womb , you fought hard to breathe, And we prayed. Your safe passage out into this beautiful world a huge concern, And your too-soon departure to an oblivion, our world’s dreaded...Read the rest...
Categories: birthday, care, encouraging, son,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member THANKFUL FOR FISHING AND OUR SON
Today I’m thankful for fishing…and for our son Ryan I am not a fisherman…but our son Ryan is… you might say when it comes to fishing… Ryan is a whiz. I love that Ryan grew up fishing… that being a...Read the rest...
Categories: fishing, son, thanks,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member growth
he sprouts up like weed lanky arms and tall figure surge of youthful growth...Read the rest...
Categories: son,
Form: Haiku

Specific Types of Son Poems

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Definition | What is Son in Poetry?


Book: Reflection on the Important Things