30+ Short, Beautiful, And Inspirational Poems About Aunts

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Aunts often act as second mothers, mentors, and friends, offering joy, wisdom, and unconditional love. It’s time to show your love to your aunt, who pampers you with care and gifts. Our collection of poems about aunt can make your task easier. Read through them, pick the most relatable one, and send them across to your favorite person in the family. You can even find inspiration from some poems and create one of your own. Whether it is her birthday or a casual day, send her a poem and bring a smile to her post. She will be delighted and love you even more for making her feel special.

Poems About Aunts

Aunts are a ubiquitous part of your life. In many cultures such as among the African American people, aunts are a part of the extended family. They serve multiple roles within their communities based on their traditions necessary for survival, entertainment, cultural memory, and aid (1). Some studies show that multi-generational relations or even strangers can be named aunties. Known variously as ajumma, aunt, auntie, ayi, ciota, khala, khalti, tannie, tante, tanty, teyze, theía, tia, and tita, these women provide support to families all over the world (2). Aunts make your lives wonderful. Blogger Doug Brown writes about his aunt, who turned him into a storyteller. In his blog, he describes her kind nature and writes, “My beloved Aunt Carolyn was a mother to everyone in need — including me. She had practically fostered me, providing me a safe place to be a child (i).” With such a great aunt, he had the chance to grow and explore his abilities. Hence, celebrating their contributions with poems is a great way to acknowledge and honor their role. These heart-touching poems are picked from the best poetry resources both online and offline to show your aunt how much you love her.

Short Aunt Poems

Make your aunt feel special on any casual day. Whether she is near or far, share a short poem to tell her how much you love your dear auntie. Here are some heartfelt poems that beautifully express the special bond we have with our aunts. Each poem conveys feelings of love, gratitude, and admiration, making them suitable for any occasion.

1. Only One Aunt

Millions of stars in the heavens above,
Only one aunt to cherish and love.
Thousands and thousands of flowers and trees,
Hundreds and hundreds of mountains and seas.
Everything multiplied over and over,
Robins and butterflies, bees in the clover.
Many good friends to think the world of,
But only one aunt to cherish and love.

—Unknown

This short poem expresses the uniqueness of an aunt. It compares the abundance of different things in nature to an aunt and emphasizes the importance of loving her.

2. Dearest Aunt

You changed my diapers and played hide-and-seek when I was young
As a teenager, you taught me many things and held my hand through heartbreaks and fights
And now that I am grown, you are there for me as a friend to talk to about anything
Thank you for being not only my Aunt, but one of my dearest of friends.

—Unknown

An aunt is as much a part of your life as your parents. This short poem talks about gratitude and love for an aunt who has been a constant source of guidance and friendship through different stages of life.

3. Light of Love

Aunt, your laughter fills our halls,
bright as daisies in the sun.
Each step you take, a story calls,
spinning tales till day is done.

You mend hearts with just a smile,
turn tears to joy with tender care.
In every trial, you walk the mile,
your love—a light, endlessly rare.

So here’s to you, on this fine day,
with gratitude, our hearts replay.
Your warmth, a gift, in every way,
dear aunt, we celebrate your sway.

— Nathaniel B., literaturevaults.com

This poem celebrates the contributions of a beloved aunt. It talks about her warmth and kindness and other positive qualities she has to spread happiness.

4. Dear Aunt

A thousand words would never be enough
To describe how much you mean to us
A million stars in the skies above
Only one aunt can fulfill that love
A special friend so close to the heart
Nothing comes close to our dear aunt

—Unknown

Show your deepest love and appreciation for your aunt with this tiny little poem. It highlights the irreplaceable role she plays in your life by comparing her to the countless stars in the sky.

5. Wonderful Aunt

A woman such as you,
Is brave, strong and true.
A sister, confidante, and friend,
You are there until the end.
An aunt is like no other,
Being there just like a mother.
So sweet, kind, and caring,
Your love not overbearing.
This is just a thought,
Thank you, my wonderful aunt.

—Unknown

If you have always known your aunt to be strong and supportive, send her this poem on her special day. It talks about how she has been a sister, a confidante, and a friend, always treating you with love and care.

6. Hey Aunty

Her once shiny black hair is completely all white
And her tall frame is now smaller and ever so slight.
Her face shows the signs of her eighty-two years
It reflects all her happiness, her fears and her tears.
Even though her face has some lines and some wrinkles
Her eyes are bright and often they twinkle.
Her mind is still sharp; her memory still clear
I know that losing it now is her greatest fear.
So when I visit we often sit for long hours and chat.
I listen intently as I stroke Spunky her cat.
She talks of her childhood with her sister, my mother
And tells me her stories, one after another.
She talks about other sisters, Cecile and Ann
And her loving husband Horace, who was such a handsome man.
But I know that one day the stories will end.
And I’ll be losing not only my Aunt but also my friend.
So I’ll treasure the days that God let me be there
To hear all the stories she was so willing to share.

—Nellie Louise

Your aunt may be old but she is still one of the first persons you will confide in in your hour of need. This touching poem talks about the passage of time and how it has only made your aunt more wise and your bond stronger.

7. Love You Auntie

When I was young
We would laugh and play games
And now I know it’s not the same
I am grown and real life has begun
But when I am around you
We still have so much fun
We joke and talk a ton
And I just wish you knew
How much I really love you
I love you, Auntie

—Unknown

Even when you are a grown-up, being around your aunt brings back old days. This poem talks about how your aunt lets you be yourself whenever you are around her.

8. To Have An Aunt

Dear aunt, you are full of love,
Like a second mother from above.
You are the one who’s always there,
To lend a listening ear.
You are the person I look up to,
Because you are my role model in all you do.
With your love so pure and true,
I’m sure my heart will never feel blue.

—Trisha Chakraborty

This poem is a heartfelt tribute to a beloved aunt. It highlights her role as a second mother and a role model in your life.

9. Aunt, You Mean World To Me

Days at the beach and hours spent walking
Camping trips and much exploring
Piles of gifts under the tree
Biscuits and a cup of tea
Helping mum when I tire her out
It takes a lot to make you shout
Loving hugs, advice for free
Aunt you mean the world to me

—Unknown

This poem brings out nostalgic memories of the things you have done with your aunt. It talks about her patience and wise advice which helps you in your life until today.

10. My Lovely Aunt

To the aunt who never doubted me,
who stood up for me,
and taught me all she could;
to the aunt that loved me
and never was embarrassed
by the things I did or said;
for the aunt who gave me everything.

—Unknown

Express gratitude for an aunt who has been a constant source of support with this short poem. It talks about her unwavering belief in you and her generosity.

11. Aunts Can Be Friends Too

I saw my aunt who I haven’t seen in awhile
I thought oh great what are we going to say to each other
We talked and talked and we shared feelings that we had held in for a long while.
After she left I wanted to cry
she brought up old feelings that I used to share with my friend.
She brought back memories of my deceased friend
and then that’s when I realized that she is best friend material.
The love she shared and the time she spent made me long for her all the more.
When you see an aunt who you haven’t seen in awhile
or even if she lives down the road two miles,
give her the chance and time to become a friend.
It’s really worth the while.

—Sara E. Jones

Even when you have been apart for a while, meeting your aunt can stir up old feelings and memories. This poem describes the poet’s feelings about meeting her aunt after a long time and encourages you to be in touch with your aunt.

12. To The Greatest Aunt

Aunts are made from all things good
They know magic and special things
My aunt taught me to chop firewood
And crochet little things
My aunt makes choc chip cookies
And can roast things on a spit
We adventure in the forest
And camp round a big fire pit

—Unknown

This poem describes an aunt as something magical and fun. She is adventurous and is ready to teach great things to the poet. This poem is dedicated to aunts who go out of their way to make your day special.

13. God Made Aunts

God knew the need for someone
To add humor to our hearts.
Someone who would spice

Our lives with laughter and mischief.
Someone we could run to
For special comfort and friendship;
Someone whose life would
Touch ours in a
Hundred different ways…
So he made Aunts.

—Unknown

Though you meet your parents first, your aunt is someone who will fill your life with humor and spice. This poem talks about the effortlessness with which an aunt can bring joy and excitement to your life.

14. Smartest Aunt

My aunt is not smartest,
Yet, she get A’s on tests.
This only happens if she studies for hours.
I remember sitting there on her phone,
how happy she was when she learned how to work the printer.
She has the biggest heart with the most caring touch,
which she shares with so many of us.
Her soul is made of pure love,
yet she’s worth way more than gold.
In my eyes, she will always be,
the most beautiful person to walk the earth.
To me she’s the smartest woman I know,
and it truly does show.
There is no one that compares to her,
no one that even comes close.

—Unknown

Your aunt may not be the smartest but she is surely the kindest. This poem celebrates her determination to achieve great things and her warmth that draws everyone near.

15. For My Aunt

I feel a special closeness to you
I always have
Maybe it is because
You have always been there for me
From the very beginning
Listening to me, encouraging me
Now that we are older
Let me thank you for everything
And tell you how much you mean to me
I love you dearly
And I feel fortunate you are a part of my life

—Unknown

This poem expresses appreciation for an aunt who has always been a source of support. It shows in minimal words how fortunate the poet feels to have such a caring aunt.

16. Thank You Aunt

From my very early days
She supported me in many ways
She shared with me her hope and love
She was a gift, sent up from above
I had a loving mother
And she was yet another
She still loves me for all I do
I want her to know I love her too.

—Unknown

If your aunt has been a guiding force all your life, this poem is for her. It acknowledges her as a second mother and shows gratitude and love.

17. For My Aunt

My aunt is to me the greatest person in this world,
one of a kind and one in a million.

She has the biggest heart with the most caring touch,
which she shares with so many of us.

Her soul is made of pure love,
yet she’s worth way more than gold.

In my eyes, she will always be
the most beautiful person to walk the earth.

To me she’s the smartest woman I know,
and it truly does show.

There is no one that compares to her,
no one that even comes close.

I appreciate all the advice she has given me.
I take it in with immense gratitude.

The memories I will forever cherish,
for they are priceless.

For all she has done, I will forever be thankful,
and my love for her only grows more with each day that passes.

On a high pedestal is where I hold her,
for I admire her so much more than she knows.

Having her a part of my life is the greatest gift of all,
being in her presence is God’s blessing to me.

Looking deep inside of her,
I see that strong, wise woman I hope to become.

Giving, helpful, loving, caring, and kind,
is what defines her.

She is not only my favorite aunt, but she is my role model,
and to be like her would be my only wish.

—Angie M Flores

A beloved aunt who supports and cares for you is irreplaceable. This poem expresses gratitude and appreciation to an aunt who guides the poet with kindness and wisdom.

18. My Auntie

When I was hopeless, you were there.
You picked me up; you showed me care.
Without the love you had for me
God only knows where I would be.

To me, you were a second mom,
a person I drew wisdom from.
In my corner every fight,
you always cared that things were right.

I won’t forget the things you’ve done.
I felt like your adopted son.
Ready now and feeling new,
I couldn’t leave not thanking you.

—George Naylor

The poet thanks his aunt for her unwavering support even in the most hopeless of times. He calls her his second mother and feels like he is her adopted son.

19. Thanks to my Aunt

Mother’s sister
Cool confidant
Wiper of tears
Loyal friend
You taught me so much
We share an unbreakable bond
Thanks, my dear aunt
For being a part of my life.

—Unknown

An aunt plays many roles in your life. This short poem lists those roles and expresses gratitude for contributing so much to the poet’s life.

Inspirational Poems For Aunts

Adorable and caring auntie has always inspired you to achieve success in life. Now it’s your time to inspire her for being such a lovely aunt. Express your feelings for your aunt with an inspiring poem.

20. Special Aunt

Aunts are special women
who specialize in fun days
and awesome gifts.
They don’t act like mothers,
and act more like friends,
which is why “cool aunt” exists.
As far as aunts go,
I’m pretty sure I have one of the coolest.

—Unknown

This lighthearted poem celebrates the fun and friendship that aunts bring to your life. Their ability to bring joy and great gifts and become the cool aunt is unparalleled.

21. My Special Aunt

It takes many special qualities
To make an aunt like you,
A lot of care and kindness
And understanding, too…
It takes a special kind of love
That seems to know no end
And the thoughtfulness and patience
Of a true and trusted friend…
It takes many special qualities
To make an aunt like you,
And that’s why you
Are loved so much
Today and all year through.

—Unknown

Show your love and gratitude to your aunt with this beautiful poem. It celebrates all her positive qualities such as kindness, patience, and unwavering support.

22. My Aunt

An aunt is such a special person
who loves you like her own.
Her heart open, her ears are perked
to call you on the phone.
She confesses all the secrets
of her lively youth.
She answers all your weirdest questions
and always tells the truth.

—Unknown

This is a short poem with a monumental message. It talks about the special bond between an aunt and her niece or nephew. It lists all her good qualities and portrays her as a trusted confidante and a great advisor.

23. A Poem For Auntie

Sometimes I know the words to say
Give thanks for all you’ve done
But then they fly up and away
As quickly as they come

How could I possibly thank you enough
The one who makes me whole
The one to whom I owe my life
The forming of my soul

For never giving up on me
Even when your nerves had reached the end
For always being proud of me
For being my best friend

So thank you Auntie for everything

—Brittany L. Briscoe

If you love your aunt but are struggling to express it in words, this poem is a great choice. It expresses gratitude for her patience and guidance and the impact she has had on your life.

24. To My Aunt

This is to someone who is like a mother,
to someone who looked after me since I was younger.
To someone who cared when nobody else did,
to someone who loved me as much as my dad did.
To some whom they say I look like,
to someone who always wants to make things right.
To someone who takes me like a daughter,
to someone who protects and makes the family stronger.
To someone who I will never forget,
to someone’s daughter I will always protect.

—Ida Lester, aestheticpoems.com

This touching poem is a heartfelt tribute to an aunt who has been as close as your own mother. She has offered love, care, and support, and is a proxy parent.

25. What Aunts Are Made Of

Goodness and care
And loads of love to share
Tips and advice
And everything nice
Kindness and grace
And a mother-like face
Hugs from the heart
Fun from the start.

—Unknown

This lighthearted poem captures the true nature of an aunt. It talks about the various qualities that make an aunt special and highlights her grace and kindness.

26. Aunt’s Wisdom

In your eyes, I see a world of grace,
Aunt, you bring wisdom to every place.
Your words, like pearls, so pure and bright,
Illuminate my path with guiding light.

—Unknown

In four simple lines, the poet manages to praise their aunt highly. The aunt is compared to pearls for their purity and brightness.

27. To My Aunt

When I lost my mother
You were there with me
You wiped my tears
And made my booboos better
Now I am older
Yet you are the first one I go to
When I want to talk
Never change, my dear aunt
Thanks for being with me.

—Unknown

There is no greater loss than losing a parent. But this poet’s aunt took up the responsibility of taking care of them while they were still young and gave them the childhood they deserved. Hence, the poet expresses deep gratitude.

28. Thank You Aunt

You are God’s special gift
Into our lives you came
Whenever we needed a mood lift
You conjured up a fun game
You show endless love
And model faith and hope
You have been sent from above
To help and guide us cope
You are the sister of my mother
You are the best, I’d never want another.

—Unknown

If your aunt is a special gift from God, send this poem to her. It talks about how she can bring joy and faith into your life.

29. To My Aunt

You fill my life with laughter
You see me through
You are here with me
No matter what I do
You are a gift from God
Your love knows no end
You could have had anyone
But you chose to be my friend
Thank you, aunt, for everything.

—Unknown

This poem shows gratitude for an aunt’s love and support. It speaks about her role as a family member and friend.

30. Dear Auntie

When I was low, you were there
Always for me, showing me care
You were always my second mom
Always full of love, always so calm
Without the love you showed me
I do not know where I would be
Thank you auntie for always being you
Everytime fresh and everytime new

—Unknown

If your aunt is the first person you call when you are low, this poem is for her. It talks about how she offers support without judgment at all times, just like a second mother.

31. To My Aunt

To my aunt who is full of grace
Who appears with a smile always on her face
Your love and warmth light up every room
Seeing your face, I feel my heart bloom
In my heart you will forever last
Full of kindness and wisdom vast
You are my blessing, this is true
I will always be grateful to you.

—Unknown

This poem is full of gratitude for an aunt whose kindness and wisdom bring joy to your life. It shows admiration and appreciation for an aunt who is a true blessing.

32. Thank You Aunt

You are like a shining sunbeam
You have a special sheen
Your laughter brightens my day
In your presence, I always want to stay
Thank you, aunt, for fulfilling my every dream.

—Unknown

Comparing a loving aunt to a sunbeam is the highest compliment you can give her. Just like a sunbeam, she brings light and laughter to your life.

33. To My Loving Aunt

With open arms and loving heart
You have always made me feel a part
Of your world that is full of love
You are sent from the heavens above.
Every smile is calm, every hug is peace
My love for you will never cease
My dear old aunt, you are a treasure
To spend time with you is a pleasure.

—Unknown

This poem talks lovingly of an aunt who always provides kindness and a sense of belonging. It is a heartfelt gratitude to an aunt’s endless love and presence.

34. My Wise Aunt

Your vast wisdom has no end
You are my most loyal friend
In trials you are my guiding force
With your advice, I stay on course
You chase away the dark and gloom
You are my garden’s happiest bloom
Your love never fails to warm my soul
In your presence, I always feel whole.

—Unknown

An aunt who guides you through ups and downs is the best. This poem compares her with the happiest bloom in a garden who can bring happiness wherever she goes.

Note: The poems in this collection are not original works of MomJunction but have been sourced from various authors. No claim of ownership is being made by us. Credit has been given wherever the details were available. If you are the original author of any poem and wish to have it credited or removed, please contact us. We value the creative rights of authors and will address your request promptly

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