Daughter

This poem represents those unsaid words from a father who could not be with his daughter, such as mine, on Father's Day. RIP Jim.

 

 

Remembering those days

of playing in the sand

sitting by the shore

or walking hand

 in hand.

 

Those picnics in the park

laughing in the rain

looking at the clouds

from the windows of

the train.

 

All the songs we have sung

the stories that were told

the poetry we read

their meanings to

to unfold.

 

You are my sunshine in summer

the bright colors of fall

the wind beneath my wings

my inspiration

my all.

love,

Dad

Author's Note

Reviews

[JulianaSun]

A poem every daughter would want to hear from her father. :) Parents are the pillars that keep us from falling as we grow up...

[Dara]

They definitely are and my daughter was fortunate to have such a father in her life during those formative years. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment.

[Girl With A Pen]

Reading this brought tears to my eyes. A bond between father and daughter written so perfectly. Just reading this makes me smile in great wonder, Thank you for sharing such a beautiful poem :)

[Dara]

So sorry I just now saw this wonderful review! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and taking the time to read.

[Kelly Scheppers]

You pen such riveting pulses of time - the bond between a father and his daughter...and so masterfully created!

[Dara]

Thank you dear Kelly. Your words always warm my heart.

[Mskendra Renee]

so nicely put from the words chosen and the perspective it is being told from. reminds me of me and my dads relationship. I love the poem and so does my dad. lol

[Dara]

Thank you for this very warm, sincere review. It means alot to me.

[sereenaoutloud]

OMG this is so beautiful...coming from the father perspective so creative. Your beautiful words and the song you choice just superb! Not all of us are lucky enough to have had this positive experience and it is so beautiful to read!!
Love it Dara

[Dara]

Your words warm my heart :-) My children were fortunate but sadly he was gone too soon. Thank you so much.

[Samuel Dickens]

While beautiful, it's also a bit heartbreaking. I'm a grandpa that doesn't get to see his granddaughters nearly often enough, and wonder if they'll even remember me. Surely, the father is missing from the picture only in body.

[Dara]

Memories are like little treasures stored over time to be taken out and cherished at will. It is the quality of time we spend with loved ones that counts. They will always remember a grandpa's love. Thank you so much for your touching review Sam.