Poems about fathers & grandfathers
Find the words to express feelings about fathers and grandfathers.
Fathers and grandfathers hold a special place in family histories. They shape our stories in big and small ways, positively or negatively, through their work, their habits, or from the wisdom they pass along. Poetry provides a format to honor these men in our lives and to explore the bonds that connect us across generations, whether we knew them or not.
🖋️ Poetry Form Spotlight: Haiku Sonnet
A haiku sonnet combines the simplicity of haiku with the tradition of the 14-line sonnet. Each stanza follows a 5-7-5 syllable pattern, creating 14 short moments strung together. This form is wonderful for capturing glimpses of a father or grandfather and to share word images that seem ordinary but hold deep meaning.
Learn more:
Haiku Sonnet: Writer's Digest
Haiku Sonnet: Haiku Streak
The Haiku Sonnet: Astra Poetica
✍️ Mini-Prompt
Think of one object that reminds you of your father or grandfather. Write a haiku sonnet where each haiku captures a different angle of that object.
💬 Call to action
Share your poem with your family. Sharing could spark conversations that bring hidden stories to light.
For more resources, such as poems about fathers and a checklist to use before you write your own poem, go to this week’s article at Goin’ Poetic.