Very rarely do we get an opportunity to thank our near and dear ones. Just like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Friendship Day, Children's Day, and Teacher's Day, there is yet another great occasion that honors fathers. Father's Day, as it is known, is celebrated to pay a tribute to all the fathers of the world. In short, it is dedicated to fatherhood, the second most wonderful relationship after motherhood. While fathers do anything and everything for the betterment of their children, this day allows kids to pay their sincere admiration and respect towards their dad. It lets them express their hidden love and affection they have always felt for their father, which they usually do not reveal, unlike fathers who shower it by fulfilling their needs and demands. So, on the occasion of Father's Day, while you are buying flowers, greeting cards, and gifts for your father, do not forget to pen down a short and sweet poem explaining the meaning of a dad. And if you aren't that good at creating your own wordings, the following poems can be of help to you. Simply learn the words and recite it on Father's Day and see him melt in a flash of seconds.

Happy Father's Day

A Dad is a person
who is loving and kind,
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.

He's someone who listens,
suggests, and defends
A dad can be one
of your very best friends!

He's proud of your triumphs
but when things go wrong
A dad can be patient
and helpful and strong.

In all that you do,
a dad's love plays a part
There's always a place for him
deep in your heart.

And each year that passes
You're even more glad,
More grateful and proud
just to call him your dad!

Thank you, Dad .
for listening and caring
for giving and sharing
but, especially, for just being you!
Happy Father's Day
- Author Unknown

What Makes A Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
he wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it ... Dad
- Author Unknown

A Father Means...

A Father means so many things...
A understanding heart,
A source of strength and of support
Right from the very start.
A constant readiness to help
In a kind and thoughtful way.
With encouragement and forgiveness
No matter what comes your way.
A special generosity and always affection, too
A Father means so many things
When he's a man like you...
- Author Unknown

MOTHER

A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” ~ Tenneva Jordan

Your mother carried you in her womb for nine months or less. If she survived that uncertain period (because some don’t make it) she then endured hours of pain in labour.

She nurtured you

Giving birth was the start of your journey together. Your mother held you, her new treasure, tenderly in her arms. You were helpless and depended totally on her for nurturing.

• She gave you milk when you were hungry.
• Changed your nappy when you were wet.
• Comforted you when you cried.
• Cuddled you when you were afraid.   
• Picked you up when you fell over and cut your knees.
• Fed you with medicine and kisses when you were ill.
• Kept you warm and cosy when you were cold.
• Protected you from danger and harm.

“Who ran to help me when I fell, And would some pretty story tell, Or kiss the place to make it well? My mother.”  ~Ann Taylor

She loved you as she cared for you. There’s no love more fulfilling than that between a mother and her new born baby.

Where is your love and respect gone?

The years passed by and you got older. Mummy’s little girl is now a teenager. You don’t depend on mother anymore. Your friends and new-found maturity are more important. That unconditional love you had for your mother is replaced with attitude. When she speaks to you, if you’re not happy with what she has to say, you walk off leaving her standing there in disbelief. Sometimes you treat her like she’s a stranger on the street. You don’t confide in her anymore. You may put all your trust in friends, but no one knows you better than your mother.

Why has she become so alien to you? You don’t show her love or respect anymore. Every so often when she’s in her room alone at night, she cries. The tears flow because she is hurt by the way you treat her. She still loves you, because you’re her child, and that will never change.

Single mothers

Maybe your father was around when you were born. But months or even years later, your mother became single because of life’s circumstances.

She is the head of the household and responsible for paying the rent or mortgage, council tax, electricity, gas and other bills. If she couldn’t or didn’t pay those bills, you would probably be homeless and living in a hostel. But mother makes sure she takes care of you. She puts food on the table and creates a safe, warm environment for you. She may even go without some luxuries, so that you can have what you want, which is not always what you need.

She’s not a machine

There are times when you treat her like a machine. You try to switch her on and off with your emotions. When you want something from her you’re sweet and kind. But if you don’t get what you want, you sulk or throw tantrums like a little child.

What will you do when she’s gone?

When she’s no longer there, who will comfort you when friends hurt you and you are sad? Who will advise you when you have a problem or cheer you up when you’re feeling depressed? Don’t be like one of those women who are living a life of regrets, wishing they could turn the clocks back. When your mother has gone, it will be too late!

A mother deserves your love

Friends, boyfriends and husbands come and go, but you only get one mother. As long as she’s alive, she will always be there; whether you acknowledge her or not. She deserves to be loved, respected, cherished, cared for and adored.

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.”  ~Washington Irving

Who are Parents...?

A parent (from Latin: parēns = parent) is a caretaker of the offspring in their own species. In humans, a parent is of a child (where "child" refers to offspring, not necessarily age). Children can have one or more parents, but they must have two biological parents.Biological parents consist of the male who sired the child and the female who gave birth to the child. In all human societies, the biological mother and father are both responsible for raising their young. However, some parents may not be biologically related to their children. An adoptive parent is one who nurtures and raises the offspring of the biological parents but is not actually biologically related to the child. Children without adoptive parents can be raised by their grandparents or other family.