fathers of daughters

tribute to all fathers that a playing their part. thank you

Fathers of daughters.

Daddy!
I bet your heart melts whenever you hear this name
Today I write strictly for you
You who held her from the moment she was born
Who was there when she took her first steps to catch her fall
You who bragged to whoever when her first words were dada
And especially you who did it alone

When she skid her knee
Or was stung by a bee
You coccooned her in your arms
And said I'm sorry, never again on my watch
The pink helmet you placed on her head
And pushed her down the street till she was ready to ride on her own
And still you ran behind her to catch her when she falls
When puberty hit
I salute you for not flaking still
For proudly picking up that box of tampons

Daddy!
It still sounds so sweet
Even when she's grown
Oh! I bet it does

How does a father play a mother's role?
And raise a girl to be a woman?
It doesn't come naturally I know
But I appreciate the effort you put in
You may fail at times but remember
Its all trail and error at most
And when you walk her down that aisle at the end
She will be thankful that you did the best you can.

Reviews

[A. Amos]

Simply amazing and wonderful piece of writing...great job

[Eve Ola]

its very very nice n feeling are so pure to grab the readers mind. I always miss that relation. n yes you said so well ""daddy, I bet your heart melts whenever you hear this name " thanks for such a wonderful write for daddy.

[Itumeleng Molokomme]

thank you new friend