To Save Him

The little girl,

praying it would not unfurl,

always had a fear

which never yet threatened to come near

 

But this worry did grip her

hoping it was only her mind trying to trick her

because there was no reason to be afraid

up till now life was all sun and no shade

 

Still, she'd watch him sleep

careful not to make a peep,

just to assure his chest

would rise to a fulfilling crest

 

Even though he was always so strong

she'd wake up in complete alarm

with any noise he'd make

like he was just about to break

 

And this went on for so long

she always hoped she was wrong

about her father being swept away

long before she could ever reach her wedding day

 

And then one day this fear did unfurl

but she was still only but a girl!

There was no warning

it didn't even happen in the early morning!

 

How could she have been so right?

a little girl with all this might?

He wasn't even sick...

How did this happen so quick?

 

Life has slapped her in the face

now she feels so out of place

there are so many things he will not see

and places he will no longer be

 

But she remembers what he had said,

his wisdom she had always been fed,

Don't worry when I am gone, I want you to live on

Know of my love, I'll be watching from above

 

And so his daughter grew strong

knowing he was right there all along

her life is that which he gave her

for him, living life to the fullest is what she'll favor

Reviews

[Yasmin]

woow... There's nothing like father and daughter love..
This piece is incredible. I swear my eyes teared a little. The emotions here are so honest and your images are flawless. It's almost like watching it in reality. you trick the reader at the beginning make us think it's a romantic story yet you give it power when you surprise us that it's between father and daughter!
My favorite part is this
"How could she have been so right?
a little girl with all this might?
He wasn't even sick...
How did this happen so quick?"
Breathtaking!
Well done :)

[MissKayP]

Thank you so so much for your feedback. It means so much to know that something I write can evoke emotions in others. It's like a Christmas present :)And you are right, there's nothing like this kind of love. Happy Holidays to you.

[Yasmin]

I wish I knew the feeling but I don't...
I hope u enjoyed your holiday :)