Poems About Family
When Life Begins
A deeply emotional poem chronicling a woman's journey from witnessing her loved one's death through grief and loneliness to finding comfort, peace, and renewed joy through faith, divine presence, and grace.
A deeply emotional poem chronicling a woman's journey from witnessing her loved one's death through grief and loneliness to finding comfort, peace, and renewed joy through faith, divine presence, and grace.
by Dave Mudford
When the Last Tear Falls
Traveling the bumps in life's roads while keeping our eyes on the prize at the end of the journey.
Traveling the bumps in life's roads while keeping our eyes on the prize at the end of the journey.
Death
This poem was written for a contest with the prompt: "The silence spoke before I could, and said the things I never would." (Loner Hunte) It is a poem regarding the death of a grandmother.
This poem was written for a contest with the prompt: "The silence spoke before I could, and said the things I never would." (Loner Hunte) It is a poem regarding the death of a grandmother.
Two Little Hearts
A faith-based poem that reflects on chronic illness, uncertainty, and hope, revealing the miracle of motherhood through God’s grace and perfect timing.
A faith-based poem that reflects on chronic illness, uncertainty, and hope, revealing the miracle of motherhood through God’s grace and perfect timing.
The Rising Sun
A poem exploring love and commitment in marriage - through many seasons and grief.
A poem exploring love and commitment in marriage - through many seasons and grief.
by Dave Mudford
Vow's Weight
This poem explores the vows of marriage, when they are just rehearsed as a nice sounding verse – and have no depth! To when they are chosen in God’s strength each day.
This poem explores the vows of marriage, when they are just rehearsed as a nice sounding verse – and have no depth! To when they are chosen in God’s strength each day.
by Dave Mudford
Three Men
Last night I was reflecting with some men on the influence our fathers had on us. For some it was painful sharing - filled with regret and longing. For others of us, it was a better experience. It inspired me to reflect some more today and write the poem
Last night I was reflecting with some men on the influence our fathers had on us. For some it was painful sharing - filled with regret and longing. For others of us, it was a better experience. It inspired me to reflect some more today and write the poem
by Dave Mudford
Self-Reflecting Brood
The quickest way to make one wise, And gain humility, To see things from your children’s eyes, And bear responsibly.
The quickest way to make one wise, And gain humility, To see things from your children’s eyes, And bear responsibly.
by John Janzen
Shift Workers
Day shift Daddy and night shift Mama. Some parents may relate to the team effort and varying strengths and weaknesses displayed. Psalm 30:5 and Psalm 92:2 are a comfort to parents who are perpetual shift workers.
Day shift Daddy and night shift Mama. Some parents may relate to the team effort and varying strengths and weaknesses displayed. Psalm 30:5 and Psalm 92:2 are a comfort to parents who are perpetual shift workers.
by John Janzen