Daddy & I

                 

Daddy sit with me on the side of my bed and told me tales of days long past.

 He told me how I was grand and would someday be all I ever dreamed.

 He rubbed my back and wiped down my head,

whispered a prayer for me at the foot of my bed.

Made me snug as a bug and sang to me till dreams did come. 

 Now I am grown and have sat on the bed many a time for all of mine.  

But I did not know that after mine was grown and I thought I'd be done with tales and songs.

That Daddy and I would once again have a special time right before bed.

As I sit with him on the side of the bed and tell him tales of days long past.

 How he has helped each dream of mine. I rub his back and wipe down his head.

Whisper a prayer at the foot of his bed.

Made him snug as a bug and sang to him till dreams did come.

                             

Reviews

[BoSweets]

Cherrie,
This is an awesome write; it pulls at my heart so strong! There's nothing like the special moments and love between Father & Daughter.. There's nothing I wanted more than the opportunity to care for my Daddy as he did for me. He came to live with me from out of state and wandered off while I was working and died in the snow.
Thank you for sharing your special time.
Peace
BoSweets

[Samuel Dickens]

Happy yet sad words, but such is life. Your story sounds much like my own.

[Viki Rachel]

This is beautiful. It speaks strongly of the bond a father shares with his daughter (I'm such a daddy's girl, so naturally I love this). The ending is so sad, yet so sweet...
Such a good write.

[FireWoman]

This reminded me of the children's book "I'll Love You Forever." (Which still chokes me up when I read it.) A very touching poem.

[OT]

this is so sweet! and bittersweet in a way - strong powerful emotions, and a very endearing, nice read!!!

[Jim Parson]

This is an amazing write. As a father in love with his daughter, this brought a serious tear to my eye. I just love it, in such a bittersweet way. Truly beautiful.

[Ron]

Cherrie this work inspired by grief is just wonderful! So pure and wholesome!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

That s really sweet... it is the circle of life at its best and undoubtedly that bond one child and parent can know.