Parents’ Influence
The role of parents is immeasurable in the lives of their children; without them, children would not experience success or comfort. The father works diligently to provide for his family, ensuring all their needs are met, while the mother sacrifices her comfort to create a nurturing environment for her children. The gratitude owed to parents is a lifelong debt that can never truly be repaid. In this article, we will explore some of the most beautiful sentiments expressed by scholars and poets regarding the importance and significance of mothers and fathers.
Beautiful Quotes About Mothers and Fathers
- A mother is a mother, no matter her actions, and regardless of any wrongs she may have done.
- The mother is a school, and the father is your guide on the path of life.
- While motherhood embodies love, fatherhood represents safety.
- When you lose your mother, you lose both parents.
- After my father’s passing, I realized that some heartache cannot be expressed in tears, and some cries cannot be heard.
- If your father passes away, your mother’s embrace is your pillow; if your mother goes, you sleep on the doorstep.
- Dear ones, no matter how much I love you, I will never love anyone as much as my parents, for they are irreplaceable in this life.
- When a mother dies, a father ages unexpectedly.
- An insightful father is the maker of men.
- A mother is that shining moon that illuminates our lives, a precious pearl radiating through the darkest depths of life. You are invaluable to me, dear mother; your place is in my heart forever.
- A mother is willing to face the world with bare hands to protect her children from life’s harsh realities.
- When asked, “Which is more beautiful, your mother or the moon?” a man replied, “When I see my mom, I forget the moon; when I see the moon, I remember my mom.”
- We recognize the value of salt when we lose it, and we appreciate a father only after his death.
- There is no greater blessing than opening and closing your eyes under the embrace of a caring father and a virtuous mother.
- A father is the only one who does not envy his son for his talents.
Messages to Parents
Message One: To you, my father, my support in this life,
You are the one who instilled in me ambitions that drive me towards a successful future. I love you, Dad.
Message Two: When I bend down to kiss your hands,
And shed my tears of vulnerability on your chest,
And plea for your approving gaze,
Only then do I feel my manhood complete.
Message Three: Dad, words fail to express my feelings,
My mind cannot comprehend,
My heart cannot convey…
But please accept this one word: I love you, Dad.
Message Four: To my father, the flower of my dreams,
A wellspring of my affection,
The sun of my hopes,
And the sweetest among all,
To my dad…
Whom my heart, mind, and soul cherish,
May God bless your days with goodness, health, well-being, and happiness.
Message Five: Dad, you with a big heart,
With a bright face,
The crown of time, the source of tenderness,
You are my beloved,
You are the ideal father,
You are my prince. If love had a medal, you would surely deserve it, my big-hearted father.
Message Six: You are the light that brightens my life, the fountain from which I sip love and warmth. You are a father admired and respected by many, and I am grateful for you, my wonderful dad. No matter how much I say or write, my words cannot fully express my feelings for you. The love and respect I hold for you is beyond description. These lines are but a small gesture of the immense affection I carry for you in my heart.
Message Seven: Dear Dad, even if I filled every page of the world with a letter for you, to express my love, appreciation, and respect, it would never be enough. My feelings for you are vast and profound.
Poem About My Father
The poem “My Father” by Eliya Abu Madi, a poet born in Lebanon in 1891, who studied in Lebanon before moving to Egypt and later to the United States, where he became a prominent member of the literary movement, includes works like “The Bouquets,” “Memories of the Past,” and “The Streams.” His heartfelt tribute to his father is as follows:
I folded part of my soul when the earth covered you from me,
And my other part overflows from my eye.
Oh Father! Fate has betrayed you,
And my dreams have crumbled like a fig house.
My gardens were once full of joy,
Now they are barren, and their flowers are dried by the torment.
My cups were filled with joy,
Now they remain empty, chased by blindness and despair.
All that I taste now is the flavor of death,
And in my ears, I hear the sad lamenters.
There is no beauty before my eyes, for I rarely opened them
Except to see beauty.
But the pictures of things after you are but illusions,
As sadness distorts everything.
Whenever the dawn breaks, I remember the loss of your warmth,
And my heart is in flames, while my eyes are in darkness.
I seek the sorrow in my tears and end it in my blood,
I once thought sorrow was a sign of weakness.
How strange it is how my smile faded,
Like a shiver in the storm.
The comforters say, ‘Don’t let sorrow guide you,’
Yet their words provide no solace.
I stared with my soul, gazing back toward the sea,
Should I approach it or hold back?
Like a bird with wings, I skirt close to the flood,
Yet I fear for safety, hovering over shelter.
Oh, how I wish I were with those who grieve when
I gaze at the mourners asking about me.
If only the earth could unfurl its carpet for me,
As I join the weeping at the burial site.
Perhaps in that moment, I can fulfill your fatherly rights,
Even though I know no measure is sufficient.
The greatest glory I had was that you were my father,
And my biggest pride was in hearing you say: “This is my son!”
I say to myself: ‘If only…’ to cool my fury,
Yet my anguish increases with each ‘if only!’
How can a young one be prevented from saying goodbye to his family?
Aye, this world is full of injustice and deceit!
Oh Father! And when I say it, it feels like calling out
For my homeland and my anchor.
Who will comfort me after your absence,
So my wishes return joyful and bright?
You gave light in the midst of glory,
And the gray hair has spared you from the stains of decay.
Your intellect was sharp, like the summer stars heralding dawn,
Like the edge of a sword or that sharp wits.
You’ve always viewed the world without a smile,
Like a land devoid of greenery or a voice without songs.
Whatever harm befalls you is by your own wish,
Yet your laughter and joy brings light to the seas.
Bold against the oppressor, virtuous against the vile,
Quick to answer the call, generous without expectation.
When you spoke, you spoke like a poet,
Quick-witted with a deep understanding of art.
No one who listened to you ever felt boredom,
Nor did you ever speak without someone crying, ‘More!’
Despite this, I left the beloved homeland, yet
We shall catch up with the travelers.
The path that millions have walked before us,
From the exalted king to the humble servant.
We think the world is ours, but in reality,
It is as the sea is to its ships.
Drifting freely through its waves,
Like a prisoner moving slowly within his confinement.
The rumbles of mortality measure the philosophies of mankind,
Yet they produce noise without substance.
The most truthful people are often the least knowledgeable,
Just as many are misled by illusions.
In this chaos, the confused among them are adrift,
And no one finds them firmly anchored.
What a journey this was, still lingering in mystery,
Despite all the details in its explanation and substance.
Oh mighty symbol of Lebanon, majestic and revered,
The true fortress of loyalty found within its walls.
Your remains may remain concealed, but with sweetness,
You kept erecting praises, however high they may be.
I love the tallest towers that rise above,
And in my eyes, they are far more beautiful than any city.
Upon this grave, I bestow peace, and its memory,
Its fragrance makes it unnecessary to seek perfume elsewhere.
Words about Mothers
- A mother teaches us the essence of giving and kindness without expecting anything in return, purely from the goodness and love of her soul.
- A mother resembles a tree, ever-giving and renewing.
- The kindness of a father towers above peaks, while the kindness of a mother delves deeper than oceans.
- Do not share your sorrows with your mother; she will grieve for you far more than you realize.
- Mothers are the essence of happiness, a clear path to heaven.
- How small my troubles become in her affectionate embrace; oh, how precious my mother is!
- Those who have a mother and see her every morning and evening have no right to speak of sorrow.
- My mother is a cloud of white, the full moon, and a branch of paradise.
- I may not need anyone but will always long for my mother.
- Even if the world shrinks around me, my mother will always remain large.
- No joy in this life compares to a mother’s happiness when her child succeeds.
- A mother’s hand is sweet, even when it strikes.
- No matter how much I say, I will never find words that do justice to you, my mother.
- The heart of a mother is a profound chasm, and you will always find forgiveness in its depths.
- Any city without you, my mother, is lifeless; its trees do not flourish and its walls are filled with sadness.
- A mother is like the eye through which we see; we love her, cannot do without her, yet only realize her value upon losing her.
- The mother is the dawn of light in our lives, and the mercy bestowed upon us by God.
- My mother, without you, I would not exist; you are my safety when I face the uncertainties of the world.