I Miss You Dad Poems | Examples
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Daddy, your eyelids
as gray lace hide those tiny
hazel China plates
now tucked away in final
slumber. Oh, how I miss you!
Happy Heavenly Father’s Day, Dad … I miss you like a ghost misses heartbeats … all my love.
~
midst all of heaven's blessings
my treasures, known and had
not one can best the miracle
that fate made you ... my dad.
Copyright © 2025 Gregory Richard Barden
( photographic art created copyright-free by the author and family )
I wish I had
been kind to Dad
Mostly I tried...
but left him mad
I wanted him
to be less sad
I would prefer
to make him glad
Buy him new shirts
perhaps in plaid
However he
likes to be clad
Make him proud of
my college grad.
A time machine
would be so rad
I could go back
and be less bad
And most of all:
more kind to Dad
I miss those days
Yet, I give praise
Memories take me to a place
Reminding of safety and care
Dad's quiet strength was always shared
Leaving endangerment, no space
Reminding of safety and care
God’s amazing grace surrounds me
I miss you so, but now you're free
Dad's quiet strength was always shared
I miss those days
Unspeakable joy left behind
My hero referred to as dad
I cry sometimes, no peace I find
Yet, I give praise
Yet, I give praise
I miss those days
December 22, 2021
Contest Name: Meditative Ballad Poetry Contest
Content Sponsor: Emile Pinet
Bubblicious, not Bubble Yum
was my dad's favorite bubble gum.
Outperforming the second best,
on the coffee table it would rest
like a power nap between meals.
(Just one of dad's daily ordeals.)
Chomp, chomp, he'd continue the same,
whether reading or watching a ball game.
Again, it'd rest on the coffee table
while he'd jog, both strong and stable.
Not behind ears, where hair could cling,
not stuck on plates or any such thing.
On the coffee table it would be
as comfortable as family.
Grum, grum, upon the gum he'd graze,
each piece lasting two whole days.
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Long, the coffee table's been laid bare,
save waxy steaks and a vacant stare.
3/9/2021
Stillness greeted my gaze
You always lifted that haze
You always knew when I was blue
I miss you, I miss your smile,
The tickle was my cue
to laugh awhile with you
You always taught me to be kind
You were my hero, my first love
And I knew, come what may
You would guide and protect me
My wings are open I’m in flight
I know you have me covered in your sight
I will always follow your guiding light
The things unspoken meant a lot
That guiding hand that indulgent gaze
Took me through life’s maze
And now I stand with my son in hand
Teaching him all the things
you taught me to do
Dad oh my Dad I miss and love you.
My heart aches for you more each day
I wish life could have gone another way
I knew you were ill but still holding on
Someday I will accept you are really gone
I stare at your obituary posting and just cry
It was just Christmas and now it’s goodbye
I know you were suffering and now at peace
Saddened our celebrations are forever ceased
I will hold on to my precious memories of you
It’s the only thing to heal my pain that I can do
I hope I will be able to see you again someday
I miss you so much Dad since God took you away
empty coffee cup
sitting upon the table
reminds me of Dad
Today I will sit and cry
For all the days that have gone by
All the lectures that have gone unheard
And all the lessons that are not learned
3288 days since you had to leave this place
countless tears that have ran down my face
Some days are good and some are bad
All I know is I miss you dad
So today I'm going to sit and cry
Because today is the day that you died
5/21/07
On hands and knees brown leaves were brushed away
My fingers traced his name engraved in stone
The birds remind me how the years have flown
As tears of shame and guilt fell where he lay
My mind looked in my heart for words to say
"You are the wisest man I've ever known
Before your death our conflicts were atoned
But void inside my heart has not decayed
I taught my children values which we shared
And looked after my mother like you asked
The pain I caused you still makes me feel sad
I just want you to know that I still care
My love for you still lives though you have passed
If you can hear me now, I miss you dad."
an original poem by Daniel Turner
It's Father's Day again,
but you aren't here.
There's no card to be bought;
no phone call to be made;
no visit possible.
I miss you, Dad.
It's been three years since I've heard
your voice speak my name;
three years since I've seen your smile;
three years since I've hugged you tight
and felt your kiss upon my brow.
I miss you, Dad.
All I have are my memories of you:
memories of your laughter,
and your droll sense of humor;
memories of special times spent together;
memories of the man I loved
and knew as "Dad".
But you can't hug a memory.
I miss you, Dad.
Happy Father's Day.
6/18/16
Daddy, much too soon you left,
Leaving your family so bereft.
I know you didn't want to go.
Oh, Daddy how I miss you so!
Your voice no longer will I hear,
And that alone brings many a tear.
Your loving hugs I'll also miss,
I won't forget your gentle kiss.
A man of principle and pride
You remained until you died.
A life lived with integrity
Will be your lasting legacy.
Rest in peace my dearest Dad.
I'm thankful for the time we had.
Your earthly journey now is through,
But I will never stop loving you.
7/4/13
Dedicated to my dad, Earl Horger, Jr
who passed away 6/27/2013
I am not a father
nor I am a mother
I am just a daughter
that is growing better...
Father, you have been away
I truly wish you have stayed
Hugging me as I lay
I don't need much penny...
All I have been missing
is you my daddy
Your love and your real company...
Look, how I am now
I pursued my little vow
Hoping always, You'll be proud
It's alright if you'll not be loud...
All I want is for us to bond...
Yes, I am neither a kid nor a child
Ever anymore
But still, there is that longing
I cannot deny...
I miss you much, daddy...
(c)
contest: POEM FOR DADDY
SPONSOR: LEONORA GALINTA
2ND PLACE - TO GOD BE THE GREATEST GLORY...
NOTE: I REALLY MISS A FATHER'S LOVE..