"Father's Day Celebration: A Free Verse Poem Honoring All Fathers"

• Written on June 13th 2024

• Thank you to my father and stepfather for their unwavering guidance, support, protection, love, humor, creativity, inspiration, and more. I hope you both have a wonderful and relaxing Father’s Day as you have earned it and many more to come.

a father and his child enjoying the sunset

On this day we honor the men who have shaped us,

Fathers and stepfathers part of the guiding lights in our lives

Their love knows no bounds and their strength remains unwavering

A celebration of fatherhood in all its forms.

For the ones who were there from the very start,

Nurturing us with care and wisdom

Their presence a constant source of support

We thank you for your unconditional love.

For the stepfathers and adoptive fathers who entered our lives,

Embracing us with open arms and hearts

Your presence a beacon of kindness and acceptance

We appreciate all that you do for us.

For the soon to be and newly found fathers,

Filled with nerves and excitement

Preparing to take on the journey and responsibilities of fatherhood

We send prayers and words of guidance, happiness, and care.

As you soon will join the ever-growing group of fathers

Set out to care, nurture, protect, and create memories of a lifetime for their children.

To all fathers who help their children

Smile at the little things in life

Laugh out loud without a care in the world

Embrace their creativity and uniqueness.

Encourage them to try new things

Encourage them to not be afraid to use their imagination and to reach for the stars

Chase their dreams and achieve their goals

Remind them that every time they fall down to get back up again

For failure and falling are not a sign of weakness

but signs of strength, determination, and resilience

take time and effort into learning their interests and hobbies

and helping them do them by

watching or playing sports with them

trying their hands at crafts even if they are not great at it.

Holding their pinkies up during tea time with their little but fierce princesses

Or taking the small but mighty blows when wrestling

or sword fighting with their little knights and princes in training.

Teaching them the fearful art of driving for the first time

To capturing memories of each small achievements of their children in their minds and hearts

We thank you for all you do for your children each and every day.

Today and every day we raise a toast to all the new and old

joining as well as those who have been for a while now

 a part of the fantastic and sometimes anxiety-inducing journey of fatherhood

to those whose love knows no bounds and whose impact is immeasurable

in their children’s lives, hearts, minds, and memories.

May your day be filled with joy, appreciation, laughter, and more

For the role you play in shaping our lives.

So here’s to you, fathers and step-fathers

Of all kinds and qualities

A celebration of all that you are.

Thank you for your love, guidance, support, inspiration, humor, kindness, and protection.

Happy Father’s Day to you all

Our guiding stars.