父亲在东方文化中一直都有著严肃威严的感觉，也因为如此，我们鲜少对父亲表达对他的爱与感谢。

在父亲节，许多人想跟父亲表达感谢却又不知道如何开口，于是就问了Engoo老师。

到底国外的人们是怎么表达对父亲的爱？

其实在国外很多都是自己做小卡片，卡片中除了写一些自己的感谢也会有一些小短诗来表达情感。

现在就为大家介绍几个感人的父亲节小短诗，

希望你们也可以和爸爸分享这份爱。

( 资料来源： Michelle R. , 2014 )

1. Dad  by Karan K. Boyer

He never looks for praises.

他从不寻求赞美。

He’s never one to boast.

他从不自夸。

He just goes on quietly working

for those he loves the most.

他只静静地为他最爱的人工作。

His dreams are seldom spoken.

他很少谈论他的梦想。

His wants are very few.

他所求不多。

And most of the time his worries

will go unspoken too.

而他大多的担忧也默默地藏在心中。

He’s there …… A firm foundation

through all our storms of life.

他一直都在……

一个在人生风风雨雨中最稳固的靠山。

A sturdy hand to hold to

in times of stress and strife.

在压力和争论中，

永远握著你的一双手。

A true friend we can turn to

when times are good or bad.

无论时候是好是坏，

一位永远能依靠的挚友。

One of our greatest blessings,

that man we all call Dad.

我们最大的恩惠之一，

我们称为父亲的男人。

单字补充：

praise (n.) 赞美

《范例》 He speech was so inspiring that it received high praise.  他的演讲很鼓舞人心，因此得到许多赞美。

boast (v.) 自夸

《范例》  He boasts about his abilities a lot.  他常常自夸自己的能力。

firm (adj.) 坚定的

《范例》 I have made a firm decision.  我已经下了坚定的决定。

foundation (n.) 基础

《范例》 This course will give you a foundation in designing.  这堂课会教你设计的基础。

blessing (n.) 祝福

《范例》 They are married with the families’blessings.  他们在两家人的祝福中结婚了。

2. In Her Eyes  by Michelle W. Emerson

The depth of a father's love shows in his daughter's eyes.

父爱的深度反映在女儿的眼中。

What's known is what's shown from sunset to sunrise.

从日落到日出的一切都显露无遗。

A foundation built on more than just what is spoken.

一个不单纯建立在言语上的基础。

It's commitments kept and promises that go unbroken.

他是永远保守的信用，绝不失言。

An emotion so immense that nothing in this world can erase.

一个无法抹灭的强烈情感。

The permanent impression of love is tattooed upon her face.

对爱永远的印象刻印在她的脸上。

A relation so peculiar that only the two can understand.

一段只有两个人才能了解的特殊关系。

Yet so immaculate it's obvious that, by God, it was planned.

如此的完美，显然的，一切都由上帝安排了。

单字补充：

commitment (n.) 承诺

《范例》 I made a commitment that I would do my best.  我已经承诺我会尽我所能。

immense (adj.) 硕大的

《范例》 He read an immense amount of books every week.  他每星期都读大量的书。

permanent (adj.) 永久的

《范例》 He was given a permanent job in this company.  他在这家公司被给予了永久的工作。

impression (n.) 印象

《范例》 A good first impression is very important.  一个好的第一印象是很重要的。

peculiar (adj.) 奇特的

《范例》 He is a very peculiar person.  他是一个很奇特的人。

immaculate (adj.) 完美的

《范例》 His project is immaculate.  他的作品很完美。

3. A Father Is  by Sue Skeen

There in every memory

See his love and care.

在每个时刻，看看他的关爱。

Strength and hands to count on.

可以依靠的双手和力量。

Freely he does share.

他自由地分享。

Provider, toil so faithfully

To make our dreams come true.

一个忠实辛勤的提供者，

只为了能实现我们的梦想。

Give strong and tender discipline

Though it is hard to do.

即便很困难，

他总给予最深刻又最温柔的管教。

A Father is God’s chosen one

To lead the family.

一个父亲

是上帝选中的一家之主。

And point it to His will for life

Of love and harmony …

并带领全家导向

祂一生的爱与和谐的意志。

单字补充：

toil (v.) 辛劳的做事

《范例》 He has been toiling away all day.  他整天都辛劳的工作。

tender (adj.) 温柔

《范例》 He has a tender heart.  他有一颗温柔的心。

discipline (n.) 纪律

《范例》 Discipline is very important at work.  工作时，纪律是非常重要的。

harmony (n.) 和谐

《范例》 I don’t think cats and dogs can live in harmony.  我不认为猫和狗可以和平共处。

4. Father’s Day Prayer of Remembering  Author Unknown

Fatherly love brings wealth to living.

父爱对生命带来财富。

Remembering this we go forth in giving.

记著这个，我们进一步付出。

Fathers young, fathers old.

We remember you all

As life unfolds.

年长的父亲，年轻的父亲，

随著人生展开，

我们都会记得你们。

单字补充：

wealth (n.) 财富

《范例》 The most valuable wealth is your health.  健康是你最珍贵的财富。

unfolds (v.) 展开

《范例》 As the story unfolds, we learn more about this kid.  当故事慢慢展开，我们更认识这个小孩。

5. Star Dad  by Karl Fuchs

I love you, Dad, and want you to know

I feel your love wherever I go.

父亲我爱你。

我希望你知道

无论我到哪里都感受得到你的爱。

Whenever I've problems, you're there to assist.

无论我有甚么问题，你都会协助我。

The ways you have helped me would make quite a list.

你帮我的方法，应该可以列一长串清单了。

Your wisdom and knowledge have shown me the way.

你的知识和智慧指引了我的方向。

And I'm thankful for you as I live day by day.

随著日子一天天过去，我真的很感谢你。

I don't tell you enough how important you are.

我无法告诉你对我而言你有多重要。

In my universe you're a bright shining star.

在我的宇宙，你就是最闪亮的一颗星。

单字补充：

assist (v.) 协助

《范例》 Can you assist me?  你能帮我吗？

wisdom (n.) 智慧

《范例》 He is a man of great wisdom.  他是一位很有智慧的男人。

knowledge (n.) 知识

《范例》 He does not have a lot of knowledge on cooking.  他没有很多厨艺方面的知识。

universe (n.) 宇宙

《范例》 Scientists are trying to figure out the secret of the universe for ages.  几百年来，科学家一直想找出宇宙的奥秘。

6. I Love You Dad  by 363 Greetings

Your arms are my shelter

Assuring me that it will be better.

你的怀里就是我的避风港，

确保我会好起来。

Your hand is my comfort

Lifting me up when I fall short.

你的双手就是我的慰藉，

在我失足时扶我一把。

Your voice makes me strong

Teaching me what’s right and wrong.

你的声音让我更强壮，

教我如何明辨是非。

Your smile says it all.

你的笑容说明了一切。

Father, I love you more than all.

父亲，我最爱你了。

单字补充：

shelter (n.) 庇护所

《范例》 They are in need of food and shelter.  他们急需食物和庇护所。

comfort (n.) 安慰

《范例》 This song always gives me a lot of comfort when I am sad.  这首歌总是在我难过时给我很多安慰。

7. Special Hero  by Christina M. Kerschen

When I was a baby

you would hold me in your arms.

当我还是个婴儿时，

你会把我抱在怀里。

I felt the love and tenderness

keeping me safe from harm.

我感受到爱与温柔，

它们保护我不受到伤害。

I would look up into your eyes

and all the love I would see.

我凝视你的眼睛，

而看到满满的爱。

How did I get so lucky

you were the dad chosen for me.

我到底何等幸运，

选中了你这位父亲。

There is something special

about a father's love.

一位父亲的爱，

有个特别之处。

Seems it was sent to me

from someplace up above.

好像他是从上面某个地方送给我的。

Our love is everlasting.

我们的爱是永恒的。

I just wanted you to know

That you're my special hero

and I wanted to tell you so.

我只想让你知道，

我只想和你说，

你就是我特别的英雄。

单字补充：

tenderness (n.) 柔情

《范例》 My mother always treats us with love and tenderness.  妈妈总是以爱与温柔对待我们。

everlasting (adj.) 永恒的

《范例》 Diamond represents everlasting love.  钻石代表永恒的爱。

8. What Makes a Dad  Author Unknown

God took the strength of a mountain,

上帝拿了山的力量，

The majesty of a tree,

树的雄壮，

The warmth of a summer sun,

夏阳的温暖，

The calm of a quiet sea,

静海的沉著，

The generous soul of nature,

自然的丰厚灵魂，

The comforting arm of night,

夜晚的安心怀抱，

The wisdom of the ages,

岁月的智慧，

The power of the eagle’s flight,

老鹰翱翔的力量，

The joy of a morning in spring,

春天早晨的喜悦，

The faith of a mustard seed,

芥末籽的信念，

The patience of eternity,

永恒的耐心，

The depth of a family need.

一个家庭深刻的需求。

Then God combined these qualities,

于是上帝融合了这些特质，

When there was nothing more to add,

He knew His masterpiece was complete,

And so, He called it … Dad.

当没有甚么该再加后，

祂知道祂的巨作完成了，

于是祂叫他 … 父亲。

单字补充：

majesty (n.) 雄伟

《范例》 I am overwhelmed by the majesty of the mountain.  我被这座山的雄伟震撼到了。

generous (adj.) 慷慨的

《范例》 It is very generous of you to help those in need.  你真是慷慨，能对需要的人伸出援手。

flight (n.) 飞行

《范例》 The birds took flight in search of a new home.  这些鸟开始飞行以寻找新的家园。

mustard (n.) 芥末

《范例》 Do you want ketchup and mustard on your hotdog?  你的热狗要加番茄酱跟芥末吗？

patience (n.) 耐心

《范例》 Have patience and hope for the best.  有耐心，并祈求最好的结果。

eternity (n.) 永恒

《范例》 I waited for what seemed like an eternity.  我等了很久。

combine (v.) 结合

《范例》 He combined different suggestions and came up with a great idea.  他融合了各方意见，并提出了很棒的点子。

quality (n.) 特质

《范例》 He has the quality to become a great leader.  他有成为好领袖的特质。

masterpiece (n.) 巨作

《范例》 This museum holds a great collection of masterpiece.  这间博物馆收藏了许多的巨作。

9. A Father Means  Author Unknown

Father means so many things.

一个父亲代表很多东西。

An understanding heart,

一颗体谅的心，

A source of strength and of support

Right from the very start.

从最开始的

支持与力量的来源。

A constant readiness to help

In a kind and thoughtful way.

永远都准备好

以仁慈且周到的方法帮忙。

With encouragement and forgiveness

No matter what comes your way.

无论遇到甚么困难

都有鼓励与谅解。

A special generosity and always affection, too.

有著特殊的慷慨和情感。

A Father means so many things

When he's a man like you …

一个父亲代表好多事情，

尤其是当他是像你一样的男人。

单字补充：

source (n.) 来源

《范例》 Can you find the source of problem?  你能找到问题的来源吗？

constant (n.) 恒量、不变的事物

《范例》 You will always be a constant in my heart no matter what.  无论如何，你在我心中的地位永远不会变。

readiness (n.) 完善的准备

《范例》 They stocked food in readiness of the coming typhoon.  他们储存粮食，为台风做好准备。