25 Funny, Wholesome, And Endearing Poems About Parenting

Crystal Ro
·2-min read

As a new mom who loves a good laugh, especially about the trials and tribulations of being a parent, it was easy to fall in love with these funny, wholesome, and highly-relatable poems about parenting by artist and writer Loryn Brantz. So, if you're a parent who likes to laugh, cry, and then laugh some more, 10/10 would recommend checking these out:

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A crescent moon in a nightcap with stars appears next to a whimsical poem about cherishing moments with children and missing someone special
Loryn Brantz

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Illustration of outer space with a planet, stars, and text: "The Abyss. Hidden forever, impossible to reach...", by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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A drawing of a defiant child with hands on hips next to a poem by Loryn Brantz about her daughter's strong will and autonomy
Loryn Brantz

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Illustration of a hand reaching into a cup with ice cubes, captioned "Like a moth to a flame" by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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Illustrated poem about best friends by Loryn Brantz, featuring playful drawings of toys, coffee, and treats
Loryn Brantz

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Illustration of a baby hand with a poem by Loryn Brantz about the challenge of trimming baby's nails
Loryn Brantz

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A humorous poem expressing disbelief at creating a DNA model resembling Beyoncé and pondering singing on a radio duet
Loryn Brantz

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Poem about war and luck by Loryn Brantz with a drawing of a dog next to flames
Loryn Brantz

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Comic about parenting: Parent and child lying on the floor. Text humorously notes the challenge of waking at four, joking about age and sleep
Loryn Brantz

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A playful drawing of a playground scene with text humorously addressing the chaos and joy of parenting, quoted by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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Illustrated poem about the innocence of unborn babies felt through their kicks, featuring playful black and white shoe graphics by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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A joyful person dances outside in a swimsuit, surrounded by flowers. Text reflects on self-realization and body appreciation. Author: Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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Plates with food and text: "For nothing could have prepared me for so many meals you kids do not eat." - Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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A comic titled "OTHERWORLDLY" by Loryn Brantz, humorously depicting a parent's bewilderment with a newborn
Loryn Brantz

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A poem about the comforting sound of a child's voice heard from another room while a parent is on their phone. By Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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Illustration of a hand pointing, with leaves above. Text reads: "Tiny finger pointing out. Hello world, hello dog, hello tree..." by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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Poem about waiting and worrying, expressing anticipation and realization of missing out on experiences, written by Loryn Brantz, alongside illustration
Loryn Brantz

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Poem by Loryn Brantz humorously complains about an annoying comment made to parents at a playground. Illustration of a slide beside the text
Loryn Brantz

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Cartoon of a parent breastfeeding a child with text reflecting on the strangeness of the child growing up. Quote by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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Illustration of an adult comforting an upset child. Text poem about a child waking up angry and loved. Written by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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Poem by Loryn Brantz: A parent's dilemma about letting their daughter have snacks and watch TV, with a bowl of popcorn illustration
Loryn Brantz

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Poem reflects on potential achievements and personal fulfillment, questioning the reasons behind personal feelings. Authored by Loryn Brantz
Loryn Brantz

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A mother with a stroller sits on a bench, with text reflecting on past wishes and present togetherness
Loryn Brantz

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Illustration of a baby looking up with text expressing their amazement at everything, highlighting the joy of small moments
Loryn Brantz

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Poem "How lucky am I" by Loryn Brantz about gratitude for everyday challenges and simple blessings
Loryn Brantz

And I decided to reach to Loryn (who happens to be a former BuzzFeeder herself) to find out what inspired her latest work! Here's what she shared:

BuzzFeed: So, let's start from the beginning. What inspired these poems?

Loryn Brantz: These poems were very much inspired by real life. I wrote the first one, Photos of You, right after that exact scenario happened. After that, I just couldn’t stop writing them!

Illustration of a joyful baby in pajamas, playfully climbing over a sleeping adult
Loryn Brantz/HarperCollins

BF: I saw that you have a book of these poems coming out in the spring. Can you tell us anything about the forthcoming collection that people may not realize?

LB: Yes! About half the book has never been seen before, so I’m excited to share them in April. Something else people may not realize is that the design of the mom in these poems is the same as in my Love Poems Baby Can See books. So it’s still describing the same family, just from a different perspective 🙂.

Loryn Brantz/HarperCollins
Loryn Brantz/HarperCollins

BF: Any chance you can share an exclusive poem from the book with us?

LB: I think so! (We’ll see if I get in trouble LOL). Below is maybe my favorite one. I wrote it for my daughter, whose monitor I don’t know if or when I’ll ever be able to give up. She’s at risk for seizures in her sleep due to a rare genetic disorder, which probably makes the poem less funny…but it is the truth.

A sketched person sits on a couch holding a phone. Poem beside them discusses the challenge of letting go and respecting privacy
Loryn Brantz/HarperCollins

You can preorder Loryn’s debut poetry collection, Poems of Parenting, here.

Book cover titled "Poems of Parenting" by Loryn Brantz, with illustration of a playful child on a parent. Text: "It’s not always easy ~ But it’s always hard."
Loryn Brantz/HarperCollins

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