Son Poems | Examples of Son Poetry

haunt me as i haunted your life, who was it that failed, did you fail as a father, or did i fail as a son. the tears i shed on that morning in January, do they compare to the tears you drank. leaving nothing behind only your blood. is it to late for me to apologise? consuming your death to fill the gaps...

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Suicide Trauma Death Grief Numbness Solitude Waves of emotion Hurdles to jump Mountains to scale Healing? Doesn't seem possible How do I live in the midst of this turmoil? My answer so far is accept help, hugs, comfort, basic necessities and put one foot in front of the other One minute, one step at a time ...

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in the sunrise, my gaze is met by still morning dewdrops, blessings from His breath heart full of gentle, kindness never to neglect His love is filled with light, His grace oft reflected by my praise, while the sunlight bleeds into the dawn stories of hope, inspired by love in the music of a moment’s jubilee when the whisper of doves, the beauty of morning’s robins,...

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To My Son, On His Birthday Today you stand, a year more bold and bright, A soul so full of wonder, joy, and grace. Each dawn you chase with laughter and with light, A universe of love shines in your face. I’ve watched you grow through seasons vibrant hues, From tiny hands to dreams too wide to hold. The world feels kinder...

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The things she left behind Her tombstone stood amongst others who shared the same fate The air in the cemetery Heavy With the the weight of the souls it carries Her epigraph read: Beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend Her family there to pay their respects Tomorrow they will lead a protest Her son left behind...

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All alone in my silent confessions long I have dwelt on secret battles fought, and poison arrows of those obsessions alas might pierce my last refuge methought. But having crossed my Rubicon I wait in new beginnings, in love’s boons to be where new battles will rage and punctuate the fullness of...

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To My Son, On Your Wedding Day From the moment I first held you tight, I knew you’d fill the world with light; Through scraped-up knees and growing years, We’ve shared laughter, defied fears. Now here you stand, both proud and tall, With love beside you, you’ve found it all; A partner true, with heart so kind, A bond so very deep, your...

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An Amazing Son I wouldn’t trade you for the world. I enjoy spending time with ya. All my belongings will be yours one day. You will carry out my last name. I miss you when we're not together. When I’m gone, I will still be with you forever. You're growing up too fast. Together we...

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MY BOYS ARE MY LIFE. BEING WITH THEM MOST OF THEIR LIVES TILL NOW, WITH THIS UNFORESEEN CHANGE HAS AFFECTED US AND CHANGED OUR LIVES. OUR QUALITY OF LIFE HAS DIMINISHED. I AM NOT AS HAPPY. FOOD DOESN'T TASTE THE SAME. THE SUN DOESN'T SHINE WITHOUT MY BOYS. WHEN I SPEAK WITH THEM, I CAN HEAR IT IN...

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The Queen Of Emeralds. Thy mothers name is victoria! So full of strength and love! Thy mothers voice is that of a songbird, spirit is of queen of storms. Thy mothers net is one of safety, not just for me and my siblings, however strong enough for all children of the sea. Thy mothers passion is of furious pain...

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The Queen Of Emeralds. Thy mothers name is victoria! So full of strength and love! Thy mothers voice is that of a songbird, spirit is of queen of storms. Thy mothers net is one of safety, not just for me and my siblings, however strong enough for all children of the sea. Thy mothers passion is of furious pain...

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The Queen Of Emeralds. Thy mothers name is victoria! So full of strength and love! Thy mothers voice is that of a songbird, spirit is of queen of storms. Thy mothers net is one of safety, not just for me and my siblings, however strong enough for all children of the sea. Thy mothers passion is of furious pain...

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My grief riddled mind is racing my heart is beating fast and my breaths are shallow as I wake up from a troubled dream And I remember that my son is gone I can't even remember exactly what was troubling about the dream, but reality hits the moment that I fully wake up My son is gone I suspect this will happen daily until it really...

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For my parents, I am the son who carries their prayers on his shoulders like wings of light, in a silent dance of stars gathering to build a universe worthy of their love. They say they're lucky to have me, but I'm just an echo of the love I was bathed in. For my younger brother, I am...

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My heart was shattered last Wednesday It has been a week How DARE time march on without my sweet boy? I still occasionally forget to breath and feel like I am underwater until my body automatically grabs a huge cleansing breath I am totally lost at times, I foget to eat, I forget to grab the medication I picked up and paid for, yet left at...

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