You Are My Daughter

My Daughter

 

 

 

 

You are of me every filament

You are everything I will never be

You have never let me down and

     have always lifted me up higher

You are strong in your spirit of life

     but tangibly not as most are.

I am of you every filament

I am everything you will never be

I have never wanted to let you down

     but the day will come when I do

I am not as strong as you in spirit

     but tangibly I am more than most.

I am determined to see to it that I

     do not lose you

You are determined to see to it that you

     will not give up

I am the voice of reason and logic

You are the voice of hope and faith.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is one of the most beautifully-stated messages I've read about a father-daughter relationship. Here's what makes your tribute especially appealing: You do not place yourself above your daughter, or she above you. I love the way you present each of your strengths, yet without any hidden tones of comparison or judgment. Your message uplifts you BOTH in separate & unique ways, this being culminated in the last 2 lines which are awesome. Any daughter would be totally blessed to have such a father.

[Robert]

Tis is a very nice and thoughtful review. I really appreciate this.

[Nadia Gerassimenko]

Two different voices, two different people can still find common ground for love if they are willing, if they want to work hard for it. That was a very unique piece of writing. Thank you!

[Robert]

Thanks you Nadia for the review and your thoughts.

[Valentine]

The last two lines sounds like what my husband would have said to me when he was still with me. Nicely penned. Valentine

[Robert]

Thank you for the review. I hope this piece brought to you a nice memory of your husband.

[Valentine]

Yes it did, soon it will be 2 years since I lost him. All rekindled memories are precious. Kathie

[Kelly Scheppers]

It reads like a vow, a sacred promise. It is both beautiful and magical!

[Robert]

Thank you Kelly for the kind words.

[Perkele.7885]

looks as though as though you complemented one another, how fine is that a fine poem is what you have shared here today

[Robert]

I agree Perkele we do, Thank you for the kind words.

[Perkele.7885]

well deserved they were as well

[Sydney]

This is a very strong piece, these words are carved, not written. Beautiful

[Robert]

Ahhh, thank you so much Sydney, I appreciate it.

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong and good words. I liked the deep thoughts leading to the very good ending.
"I am the voice of reason and logic
You are the voice of hope and faith."
The above lines stood out and thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Robert]

Thank you for the review and the thoughtful kind words.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I enjoy your work.

[Matching Socks]

Some think with their heads, some with their hearts.
But they both want the same thing, together.
Such a lovely piece of writing.

[Robert]

Thank you Ana for your review. I appreciate your kind words.

[Matching Socks]

You're welcome. :)

[...]

This is so very touching, Robert. So glad you have this hope in your life and the willingness to hold on to it :)

[Robert]

Thank you so much Lynn, a appreciate the words.

[Julia Mars]

Each in possession of valuable qualities that lend balance to one another.
Wonderful.

[Robert]

Thank you Julia I appreciate your thoughts on the piece.

[Julia Mars]

You're welcome. :)

[sereenaoutloud]

Great honest, powerful write about faith and hope. We will all make mistakes as we are all only human... As long as we learn from them them!!

[Robert]

Thank you for your words Sereena.