Poems About Family
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
Long Journey Home
Written from the perspective of a daughter abandoned by her mother as a young child.
Written from the perspective of a daughter abandoned by her mother as a young child.
by Dave Mudford
Color in the Grey
A poem about a man grieving the loss of his beloved wife of 50 years.
A poem about a man grieving the loss of his beloved wife of 50 years.
by Dave Mudford
A Father's Blessing
This poems expresses the gratitude that a father has for his child - a gift - a blessing from our Heavenly Father.
This poems expresses the gratitude that a father has for his child - a gift - a blessing from our Heavenly Father.