Poems About Family
Heartfelt poems capturing the love, strength, and unique bonds within every family.
Updated January 8, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer
Poems about family to share with your relatives. Families are such a key to life.
Never take them for granted. Always let them
know how much you love and appreciate them.
Your family, whether a biological family or an adopted family helped make you who you are today.
These people have made a difference in your life. Express your love and
appreciation for these special people. Some of us have large families and some of us have
small ones but the love within those families is what is important.
We can always count on our family no matter what has happened. They are always there for us, for the
good times and the bad times.
Family Bonds and Love
This section explores the deep connections that form the heart of family relationships, filled with love and support.
Within The Family's Embrace
Within the family's embrace, love ignites,
A haven where children's dreams take flight.
Parents as beacons, shining so bright,
Guiding with wisdom, a constant light.
In their footsteps, values firmly planted,
A moral compass true, beautifully enchanted.
Role models inspiring, never disenchanted,
Children's hearts and minds forever enchanted.
With patience and grace, they nurture and mold,
Unveiling talents and stories untold.
Through challenges faced, together they hold,
Family's bond, a treasure of gold.
In laughter and tears, memories unfold,
Traditions and love, never growing old.
A symphony of love, a tale to be told,
Within family's embrace, hearts behold.
A Necklace Of Love
No rubies of red for my lady —
No jewel that glitters and charms,
But the light of the skies in a little one's eyes
And a necklace of two little arms.
Of two little arms that are clinging
(Oh, ne'er was a necklace like this!)
And the wealth o' the world and Love's sweetness impearled
In the joy of a little one's kiss.
A necklace of love for my lady,
That was linked by the angels above;
No other but this — and the tender, sweet kiss
That sealeth a little one's love.
Family In My Life
My life is filled,
With loving people.
This makes me feel,
So darn grateful.
I am honored for those,
Wonderful people.
They make life so,
Real darn peaceful.
So thank you, Mom,
And thank you, Dad.
You've both made me,
So darn glad.
And then there are Grandparents,
Sisters, brothers, uncles, and aunts.
You've all given me,
Everything I could want.
Family Circle
When we are young
It is family that we are among.
When we move into the teen years
Family no longer seems so dear!
But life changes when we marry
Our family helps us to carry
A celebration to mark the day
We are all happy in every way.
Then the children are born
And at times we feel so worn
Our family comes to the rescue
They mind the kids and we have no curfew.
Then before you know it the children are gone
The house seems so empty but life goes on
And as we age our family we see
Are more important than all the busy.
With age, life takes on new meaning
And you treasure the feeling
Of being loved by those special people
Who make up your family circle.
Families Are Forever
We are born into them without a say
Our family can support us and make our day.
Families consist of many different types
Some so kind and others full of stripes.
A loving family is a blessing from above
It is one that is filled with much love.
And while we may not always agree
We do listen to each other to some degree.
Respect and cherish these special folks
And don't forget to laugh at their corny jokes.
No matter what road in life you go down
Your family is always there even when you frown.
We may drift apart as the years go by
But we never know when it is our last goodbye
So hug your family, stay close to them
You will find that they can be your best friend.
Our Kin
Sister, brother, Mom and Dad
All make a family glad
And aunts and uncles with cousins too
Can make a family more than two.
And then grandparents play a special role
They complete and make the family whole.
And don't forget those special friends
They help make the family blend.
All these people play a part
They are in our lives from the start
They know us better than most
To them, we feel very close.
We don't have to pretend or be okay
They accept us the way we are today
We know no matter what
They won't let us stay in a rut.
They encourage and support us
And the love they offer is a plus.
All these people, we are blessed
With our kin who are the best!
The Family
The family is like a book -
The children are the leaves,
The parents are the covers
That protecting beauty gives.
At first the pages of the book
Are blank and purely fair,
But Time soon writeth memories
And painteth pictures there.
Love is the little golden clasp
That bindeth up the trust;
Oh, break it not, lest all the leaves
Should scatter and be lost!
Family Roles and Relationships
Discover the unique dynamics and roles each family member holds, creating a harmonious, interconnected unit.
Be Kind To Family
Be kind to thy father; for when thou wer't young.
Who loved thee so fondly as he?
He caught the first accents that fell from thy tongue,
And joined in thy innocent glee.
Be kind to thy father; for now he is old,
His locks intermingled with gray;
His footsteps are feeble, once fearless and bold;
Thy father is passing away.
Be kind to thy mother; for, lo! on her brow
May traces of sorrow be seen;
Oh, well mayst thou cherish and comfort her now.
For loving and kind hath she been.
Remember thy mother: for thee shall she pray
As long as God giveth her breath;
With accents of kindness then cheer her lone way,
E'en to the dark valley of death.
Be kind to thy brother: his heart will have dearth
If the smiles of thy joy be withdrawn;
The flowers of feeling will fade at their birth
If the dew of affection be gone.
Be kind to thy brother wherever you are:
The love of a brother shall be
An ornament purer and richer by far
Than pearls from the depths of the sea.
Be kind to thy sister: not many may know
The depth of the sisterly love:
The wealth of the ocean lies fathoms below
The surface that sparkles above.
Be kind to thy father, once fearless and bold.
Be kind to thy mother so near,
Be kind to thy brother nor show thy heart cold,
Be kind to thy sister so dear.
Family Man
I once was a jolly young beau
And knew how to pick up a fan.
But I've done with all that, you must know,
For now I'm a family man!
Family Relationships
Think of a family and you will see
Different relationships that can be.
A mom and a dad
That always love us even when mad.
A sister or brother
They are unlike any other
And then there is uncles and aunts
Who sometimes become a confidant.
Cousins there are lots
Old and young tots.
Grandparents who are loving and dear
Always can be counted on to be near.
While relationships vary with each one
There is one thing we all have in common
We all belong to the family clan
That is part of God's overall plan.
They are people we can call
If we face a life stumble and fall.
They pick us up and get us going again
A family is like links in the chain.
Families are given to us from above
Always appreciate them and give them love.
Keep your family close to you
Without them, life is hard to do.
A Family Is
A family is a group of people
It can be a group or a couple.
A family is where
People care.
They share a love for each other
They don't have to be a biological brother
They offer support and encouragement too
In facing life and all you do.
You can be sure when times are hard
They will show up and be a safeguard
And when times are good
They share and laugh as they should
Without family the world can be a lonely place
With no one to love or to embrace
These relationships you should cherish
Your life they will enrich.
Love Them Lots
A family can be many things
But over time experience many swings
Happy days and sometimes, sad
Good things happen and also some bad.
A family is like a book
And each chapter not to be overlooked
Milestone events our family is there
They truly love us and do care.
A family is like sunshine
When all is happy it is divine
However, some families are torn
They just can't seem to weather the storm.
No matter the family you belong
Showing patience will make it strong
And most importantly is love
Love them lots and thank God above.
Different Type of Folks
Families include different types of folks
There are serious people and those full of jokes
There are those who pretend not to care
And then there are those who always share.
No matter the type of folks
Whether they're rich or always broke
These are people we can depend
They are with us to the end.
Family Values and Traditions
Here, we delve into the traditions and values that strengthen family identity and pass down cherished beliefs.
Home, Sweet Home
'Mid pleasures and palaces, though we may roam.
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home;
A charm from the sky seems to hallow us there.
Which, seek through the world, is ne'er met with elsewhere.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home,
There's no place like home.
An exile from home, splendor dazzles in vain;
Oh, give me my lowly thatched cottage again;
The birds, singing gayly, that came at my call, —
Give me them — and the peace of mind, dearer than all.
Home, home, sweet, sweet home.
There's no place like home.
Sunshine Of The Family
There is just one way; that is to surround them
by day and night with an atmosphere of love.
Restraint and reproof may be mingled with love,
but love must be a constant element.
"I found my little girl was growing unamiable and plain,"
said a mother to us the other day,
and, reflecting on it sadly,
I could only accuse myself as the cause thereof.
So I changed my management,
and improved every opportunity to praise and encourage her;
to assure her of my unbounded affection for her,
and my earnest desire that she should grow up to
lovely and harmonious womanhood.
As a rose opens to the sunshine,
so the child opened in the warmth of the constant affection
and caresses I showered upon her;
her peevishness passed away, her face grew beautiful;
and now one look from me brings her to my side,
obedient to my will, and happiest when she is near me."
Is not this a lesson for all parents?
Not all the plowing or weeding or cultivation of every sort
we can give our growing crops,
will do for them what the steady shining of the sun can affect.
Love is the sunshine of the family;
without it, not character, or morality, or virtue,
can be brought to perfection.
The Old-Time Family
It makes me smile to hear 'em tell each other nowadays
The burdens they are bearing, with a child or two to raise.
Of course the cost of living has gone soaring to the sky
And our kids are wearing garments that my parents couldn't buy.
Now my father wasn't wealthy, but I never heard him squeal
Because eight of us were sitting at the table every meal.
People fancy they are martyrs if their children number three,
And four or five they reckon makes a large-sized family.
A dozen hungry youngsters at a table I have seen
And their daddy didn't grumble when they licked the platter clean.
Oh, I wonder how these mothers and these fathers up-to-date
Would like the job of buying little shoes for seven or eight.
We were eight around the table in those happy days back them,
Eight that cleaned our plates of pot-pie and then passed them up again;
Eight that needed shoes and stockings, eight to wash and put to bed,
And with mighty little money in the purse, as I have said,
But with all the care we brought them, and through all the days of stress,
I never heard my father or my mother wish for less.
Challenges and Uniqueness in Families
Explore the resilience within families as they navigate unique challenges, growing stronger through adversity.
Relatives Stay
Family is everything,
In most people's eyes.
But what do you do,
When families despise?
Relatives aren't chosen,
Like we choose our friends.
This makes getting along,
Harder in the end.
So what do we do,
When we don't get along.
I suppose we all just have to,
Remember we’re lifelong.
When a friendship goes sour,
We all just walk away.
But when you're family,
You let it go and just stay.
Families Can Be
Families can be big or small
The people can be short or tall
They can be full of girls and boys
They can be quiet or full of noise.
Families play a part of life
Even when there is some strife
But families can be full of love
They are truly from God above.
Appreciate your family each day
Don't wait until they are old and gray
Be sure to say I love you
As families are with you through and through.
My Family Arrives
As Thanksgiving draws near, I can’t help but grin,
For my family arrives, each with their odd spin.
My Aunt. who always mixes up her words,
And my Uncle, who tells tales of talking birds.
My Cousin, with his laugh so loud and clear,
And Grandpa, who still wears suspenders this year.
Though they're quite unique in their own funny craze,
I love them all dearly—quirks and all—their merry ways.
Appreciation and Gratitude for Family
This section celebrates the gratitude we feel for family, recognizing their irreplaceable role in our lives.
The Best Estate
One counted his gold at the end of a day
In the busy marts of trade.
He fingered the coins that before him lay
And thought of the profits he'd made.
But it brought no joy to his withered soul -
He was tired and lonely and old.
No kin there were his wealthy to share
He had nothing in life but his gold.
A scientist set his telescope
And searched the heavens afar.
For his Life's goal lay in the one great hope
He'd discover an unknown star;
He knew no joy of a woman's love,
Or prattle of children dear.
He lived in a world of the stars above
And missed all the blessings near.
A laborer came to his home at night
To rest from the toil of the day.
His body was tired but his heart was light.
And he sang on his homeward way,
"Oh great is my wealth for I've strength and health
A home and a loving wife,
A handsome babe and a loyal friend,
What more can I ask of Life?"
Now if Fate should require you to choose your estate,
What more can I ask of Life?
The one with gold, the scientist old
Or the workman so happy and free?
Methinks that a family and home and friends
Can bring greater joy to the soul
Than all of the gold the world may hold
Or the star of the scientist's goal.
Perfect Family
You look at the family across the street
They seem so perfect and so sweet.
Why can't my family be like that
Maybe I should go and have a chat.
But if you chat or lived in their home
You may find issues that would make you roam
You see there is no perfect family
Every family is not orderly.
So appreciate the family you have
Your sisters, brothers, mom and dad.
You will have days where you want to scream
But there is no family as you dream.
Life is full of ups and downs
And families that make us frown
But the most important thing to remember
Part of a family you are a member.
So love them always, good or bad
Help them when they feel sad.
Be grateful for these people in your life
Who will stand by you in the good and the strife.
Family Is A Bond
Family is a bond that's strong,
A place where we all belong.
It's where we find our roots and grow,
And learn the things we need to know.
It's where we laugh and sometimes cry,
And share the moments that pass by.
It's where we find our strength and love,
And blessings sent from up above.
It's where we learn to give and take,
And mend the bonds that sometimes break.
It's where we find our peace and rest,
And know that we are truly blessed.
So cherish your family every day,
And let them know in every way.
That they are loved and always will be,
A part of you, and in life that is key!
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Conclusion
Family is not always perfect, but it is still one of life’s greatest gifts. Through the happy moments and the hard ones, the love of family can steady our hearts and remind us that we are not alone. These poems encourage us to appreciate the people who have walked with us, shaped us, and stood by us. Take a moment today to reach out, share a kind word, and let your family know they matter. A little love, a little patience, and a little gratitude can make a big difference in every home.
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