"For Dad"



I’ve never known you from my youth,
But Mom says you're a bunny, that’s the truth.
She says I look just like you,
And you have a family too.

You're a cyber expert, so well known,
With your own children, your life's full-grown.
You’re always busy, work all day,
And don't have time to call, they say.

Yet I have Sultan, my plush friend,
And Lapunka, with me to the end.
When I'm hurt, they stand so tall,
They shield me from the pain and all.

I wish you were here, to protect me too,
To stop the bullying, to see me through.
I love you so much, my heart is true,
You're my blood, my family too.

I long for your hug, to feel you near,
To forget the tears, the pain, the fear.
You’re my dad, and in my heart,
I want us to never be apart.

About this poem

I want to describe my love for my father.

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Written on February 19, 2025

Submitted by lyubov_lungu on February 19, 2025

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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABB CCDD EEFF BBBB GGHH
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 746
Words 172
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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  • ThembieAngieeMt
    Your poem carries a lot of raw emotion and longing. The simple, heartfelt lines make it easy to connect with, especially the child's wish for a deeper bond. The contrast between the father’s busy life and the child's need for love is touching. Some lines could flow more smoothly, but the sincerity shines through. 
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