Fathers Day Poems

Poems and Quotes for Fathers Day

Unsure how to express your gratitude on Fathers Day? There are many poems and quotes about dads which you can copy, or use as a basis for inspiration.

• Books
• Poetry

There has been a lot written over the years that expresses admiration for fathers. If you can't quite find the right words, don't be afraid to borrow from a Fathers Day poem or quote. You could include a line or two in your Fathers Day card, or use within a handmade Fathers Day gift, for example a poster, photo collage or album.

Fathers Day Quotes

• "I don't care how poor a man is; if he has family, he's rich." - Colonel Potter from M*A*S*H.
• "He who is taught to live upon little owes more to his father's wisdom than he who has a great deal left to him does to his father's care." - William Penn.
• "I cannot think of any need in childhood as strong as the need for a father's protection" - Sigmund Freud.
• "A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child." - Knights of Pythagoras.

Fathers Day Poems

What Makes a Dad? - Author unknown

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad

Daddy, I Love You - Author unknown

Daddy, I love you
For all that you do.
I'll kiss you and hug you
'Cause you love me, too.

You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile 'cause I love you
On this Father's Day.

Thank You Dad - Author unknown

Thank you for the laughter, 
For the good times that we share, 
Thanks for always listening,
For trying to be fair.

Thank you for your comfort, 
When things are going bad, 
Thank you for the shoulder, 
To cry on when I'm sad.

This poem is a reminder that 
All my life through, 
I'll be thanking Heaven 
For a Special Dad like you.

Only a Dad - Edgar A. Guest (1916)

Only a dad with a tired face,
Coming home from the daily race,
Bringing little of gold or fame
To show how well he has played the game;
But glad in his heart that his own rejoice
To see him come and to hear his voice.

Only a dad with a brood of four,
One of ten million men or more
Plodding along in the daily strife,
Bearing the whips and the scorns of life,
With never a whimper of pain or hate,
For the sake of those who at home await.

Only a dad, neither rich nor proud,
Merely one of the surging crowd,
Toiling, striving from day to day,
Facing whatever may come his way,
Silent whenever the harsh condemn,
And bearing it all for the love of them.

Only a dad but he gives his all,
To smooth the way for his children small,
Doing with courage stern and grim
The deeds that his father did for him.
This is the line that for him I pen;
Only a dad, but the best of men.

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