What Did Your Dad Tell You?
Don Mathis has collected some proverbs from papas around the world and invites you to answer this question: What Did Your Dad Tell You?
Mum’s Legacy: A Mother’s Day Poem
A Mother's Day poem for my late mother.
For Your Birthday
For three decades, Don Mathis has penned a birthday poem for his son. Charlie Mathis turns 32 on 1 February. Written with love, from Dad.
International Men’s Day, November 19
The theme for the 2024 International Men’s Day is ‘Positive Male Role Models.’ It is a time to celebrate good examples of men and to raise awareness of men’s well-being.
Father’s Day: Cloudy Memories
For Father's Day, a poem about clouds and the memory of one's father.
Little Red Wagon
Fond memories of childhood and beyond, encapsulated in a little red wagon.
Dadly Dads, Parents of the 21st Century
Ten years ago, Hogan Hilling and Austin Dowd began collecting passionate, tender photos and eloquent, heartfelt comments from a diverse group of fathers from around the world. "Dadly Dads" showcases the good nature, wisdom and value of men in the lives of their children.
Judicial Indiscretion
A sobering poem on the injustice of the family law system, which can never return time with his child that has been stolen from a father.
Writing About Riding
3 June is World Bicycle Day. Bicycling is fun, it’s economical, and it’s healthy. It’s an ecological pastime the whole family can enjoy. And if we pay attention, riding a bicycle can provide some lessons for everyday life.
Mother’s Day Poem
An elegant tribute to motherhood.
