Growing Up Son Poems | Examples

These Growing Up Son poems are examples of poetry about Growing Up Son. These are the best examples of Son Growing Up poems written by international poets.


Premium MemberIf Not Early On, When

       Teach your son a trade
          one that’s light and clean
        Acquired skills rarely fade 
          if learned as a teen

         If you can’t teach him
           hire someone who can
         So, he will punch his own ticket
           once he’s a full-blown man


Premium MemberDried Up Tears

A fountain of tears, at once, was dried
when father explained. (At least he tried.)
He thumped me upside my head,
and this is what he kindly said:

When Riding Hood is seen
reading a magazine,
and Goldilocks is lounging there,
having dyed her golden hair; 
when you find Gretal wasn't lost,
that you were double-crossed,
and Santa Claus is shamelessly corrupt,
that's a sign you're growing up.

Premium MemberI Lied and I Stole

 
	      Mordechai Fafoofnik was my (nick)name
              Causing my mommy trouble was my game
                   I lied and I stole
                   Just playing the role
              Of one whose name left him deeply ashamed

Premium MemberDoggy

They called him doggy while growing up
Because he growled when his temper erupt
The name it stuck though
He had a son you know
He got tagged forever the name pup

Premium MemberOde to Fathers

Father – thy name is Strength
			And Courage	
				And Wisdom

Forever art thou the castle
			And the Fortress
					Of my Faith

Thy name shall be eternal
			Within the Mansions
				Of my many Dreams

They are your Dreams
			And my life
				Is your life

Even unto infinity

As the seed gently planted in the soil
			Lives and Dies
				And lives yet more…

So, too, do the Hopes and Aspirations
			Of Fathers live in
				Their Sons

	And Time Honors them!
© Mel Gill  Create an image from this poem.


Premium MemberAn Amazing Son

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 have a blast.
 You're always eating all my food.
 Never run out of nachos.
 You're an amazing kid.
 One day you will be a grown man.
 I’m always here when you need me.
 Wecould hang out and watch T.V.
 You have a great imagination.
 You are my son.
 One day, you can read all of my writings.
 Wecan go out for some chicken wings.
 You always make me laugh.
 All the girls will be chasing after ya.
 The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
 You can be whoever you want to be.

Premium MemberGrowing up

You were a heathen 
a tormenting toddler 
now a grown young man

Premium MemberRiver's Magic

  I learned to love the river
    waves lapping ‘neath our boat
  Glint of sun set the scene a-sparkle
    as over the waters we’d float 

  Some days the fish were biting
    others, they stayed out of range
  No matter the catch, river’s magic
    never did papa or me shortchange

Premium MemberSijo: A New Coat of Paint

A crawling held a walled frame as passer-by beheld too A football helmet and high school pennant encased against a wall Tapestry of day shades painted wall of ledged held rolled flag.

Premium MemberSome Day You'Ll Thank Me For This

Come in
         Take off your shoes
         Wash your hands
       Change the kitty litter
       and the water in the fish bowl
         Feed the fish, will you
         and the cats too
       Wash your hands, and
       Come to the table
         Say your blessings...
         Eat your vegetables
         Clean your plate
       No dessert, 'til your plate's clean
         Grace after meals
         Clear the table
         Wash the dishes
         Dry 'em too
       Take out the garbage
         Go do your homework

Premium MemberAt the Park

At the park where they can be themselves
Where little's imagine and frolic like elves
On swings and slides, their happiness delves
Later in life lasting memories of ourselves

Premium MemberFishing For Memories




One day I took to fishing,
far out beyond the shore,
wearing my father's waders,
the ones I always adored.

Back when I was little,
the fish seemed much bigger,
I would watch my father's casting,
his hook landing in the middle.

When all the fish came biting,
and my father would give a yell,
the water would call awake,
the biggest of fish tales.

The best memories of him,
are casted to way above,
and when I wear his waders,
he'll know I'm sending love.

Premium MemberFor My Son To His Mom

I’ll be there when you are not
Growing up
Having my first kiss
My first girl
All of my first that you’ll never see
Since you are gone
But never gone from my heart
In my heart you are always with me

Mom I miss you

Premium MemberMind Your Manners

Remember when our mothers said, “Be careful to mind your manners When waving ego-fed banners; Remembering where you were bred, And, don’t let it go to your head!"
Written August 14, 2021 entered "Bite Size No. 18" poetry contest sponsored by Line Gauthier HONORABLE MENTION "Cute Family Quotes" Poetry Contesst All Poetry - September 3, 2021

Premium MemberWhen I Arrive

When I'm finally called and when I arrive A tsunami of tears will befall my eyes Standing there I'll see again my brother Be so amidst in embracing smother Where's dad I as I struggle with words It's been so long his voice to be heard We so wanting his embracing smother Us back together, my father and brother

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