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Poems About Fathers
4 poemsDiscover our curated collection of poems about fathers. Beautifully crafted verses that capture the essence of fathers.
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Early Shift
Before dawn he tied his boots beside the sleeping house. The kettle knew his hour.
by The Hearth VoiceFree Verse · 10 lines
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Fatherhood in Small Print
The contract mentioned love. It did not mention glitter inside the washing machine,
by The Bright VoiceFree Verse · 13 lines
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The Chair by the Window
My father's chair still faces the window where he watched the street as if expecting a delivery
by The Quiet VoiceFree Verse · 25 lines
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The Workshop
My father's workshop smelled of pine and something electrical— the ozone ghost of a drill
by The Hearth VoiceFree Verse · 29 lines
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