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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.
The Miss
The Miss I’ll miss you, A Truth, I’ve always missed you. An opening act, blurred by time and a feeble mind Hugs, homework, and the happiest place on earth I miss your true...Read the rest...
Categories: son, death, loss, meaningful, mother
Form: Free verse
Premium Member OUR SPECIAL CHILD
Triumphant amidst cheerful glow Exuding joy, devoid of woe Hopeful in his radiant zest… He’s our special child, indeed blest. Contagious in his laughter’s mirth Ringing with peace, yon treasure’s worth Soothing hearts against grievous test… He’s our special child,...Read the rest...
Categories: son, appreciation, blessing, child, christian,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member The Story of My Life - for Contest
You must not be a teacher my dad said A teacher can’t afford a loaf of bread ...Read the rest...
Categories: career, father son, poverty,
Form: Limerick

Book: Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry

Give Me The Ministerial Seat
Give me the ministerial seat I labored months to breed kings, Fingers cramped to feed queens, With a long list of wishes to fulfill. Give me the ministerial seat I wept in secret,...Read the rest...
Categories: son, mother, mother daughter, mother
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Cenotaph Memories
Cenotaph Memories And silence fell around the stone buildings, As thousands gathered to remember And some to forget, friends and family lost, No longer there to support, Every heartbeat, a tear through time, Every tear drop, a rip across the universe, And...Read the rest...
Categories: son, anniversary, christian, death, emotions,
Form: Free verse



Church and God
Exposing fractures, Within a Structure. Built to contain, Maintaining a way in. Training the brain, From thinking again. Told it's not worthy, Money is dirty, And we're full of sin. They wouldn't let me in, I know what's within. Their structure starts crumbling, Removing the link. A kink...Read the rest...
Categories: son, 7th grade, 8th grade,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member Let My Words Uplift
Let the words of my mouth uplift May they be spiritually endowed A gift From the one true God and Savior Mending broken blue hearts Creator May your soul rest in perfect peace May you find refuge as...Read the rest...
Categories: son, anti bullying, appreciation, character,
Form: Rhyme
Rest In Peace, Mom - Part VIII
It was twelve years ago today when I found you dead. I knew you had died because you were lying lifeless on that hospital bed. I bought you a card and a toy easter bunny that were...Read the rest...
Categories: anniversary, death, mother son,
Form: Rhyme
Son of Sleep, Father of Thunder
Weeping walls of heralded hallows, Sweetless seam of darkening shadows, Seldom son of sickening honour, Shall bring, shall bring, this darkening hour. So sweet, so sweet, this tallowing cower, Shall bring, shall bring, his darkening hour, So come, so come, the...Read the rest...
Categories: son, birth, child, death, father,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member My Son I Still Sing To
My Dear Son, It’s March I can already hear you— small feet like birds’ wings fluttering through the air skipping, hopping, laughing chasing me chasing you your laughter— a chorus that fills the house sharp and sweet as a bell tugging at the edges of...Read the rest...
Categories: son, childhood, emotions, father, father
Form: Narrative
Premium Member Moomy, Smoke and a Pancake
Sweet mother, Virginia Slim wedged between your fingers, that last light willed to die at the rig of a darkened room. You—half-goddess, half-ghost, pinioned in some still-life setting of tumbled smoke and silver hair. ...Read the rest...
Categories: appreciation, introspection, mother son,
Form: Free verse
Age of Windchimes
The backyard fills with windy snow For the whole weekend Until the floor of the Earth Fluffs itself Levitates And observably lifts its pedestal A foot closer To the sky Reaches And clutches The feather Of my busy wind chime Hung To the side of a Maple Holds it...Read the rest...
Categories: son, age, life, memory, mother,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member An Incredible Discovery
His was an incredible discovery; a phenomenal breakthrough. To cure cancer completely is inconceivable, a naysayer said. It would bring unimaginable joy to many, said his mother. This scientist knew he could always count on her to say...Read the rest...
Categories: mother son,
Form: Free verse
You still shine
You held my hand when I was small, Kept me safe through rise and fall. Your love was strong, your heart so kind, A gentle voice, a caring mind. You taught me how to laugh and grow, Through every high,...Read the rest...
Categories: son, appreciation, family, miss you,
Form: Quintain (English)
My Son
Don’t grow up my son Because there is nothing in life to be won The sparkle, wonder and innocence in your eyes Make me wonder if that’s how the Almighty spies You see the world as it is, all...Read the rest...
Categories: son, boy,
Form: Rhyme

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