bright and shining

my introspective thoughts of my daughter

I.                   Toward God

 

And always I shall listen for You…

In blackened night, amidst morning's dew.

O joy that rises with the sun

It is to Your arms I now will run.

 

II.                Toward my lovely

 

For Trust and Hope clasping hands

Are the calming breeze - that faith commands.

My angst-ridden soul begs O fear,

Be gone now for love is near...

I look at you with adoration -

Your eyes draw light - emit elation

I try to peer into your core

Your guarded eyes permit a little, no more.

 

But I know your stillness, it runs deep

Lying in your restful angelic sleep.

Lyrical laugh and golden hair,

Skin from milk and honey fair.

And run no more in circles, I,

No broken heart nor tears drawn nigh.

Because for whom do i cry for tonight?

An elated soul that draws sweet light?

More fool I to spurn my trust

That God has raised you from the dust.

You, one who is a blessed gift

Let our closer moments hold tight from drift.

 

Eyes, an entrance to your heart

Little child, I dare not part

From one desperate for love real

I'll try, I'll try,  I'll try to feel.

 

"Bright and shining" is your name -

Your contemplative sight explores the same

And I strain my eyes to see you more

O your gaze, your eyes implore.

 

God ordained we should meet

And a life to spend just at His feet

So I will trust the solace your eyes emit

For I know a candle in your soul is lit.

 

III.             For Phoebe

 

Author's Note

I write this as a father with a 14 year old daughter who I love so much and seek a deeper understanding of. Being who I am, it is not easy to articulate what is in my heart to what is real in my life. - Rick

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[Rick Stassi]

My wife and I picked the name "Phoebe" for our daughter because it means "Bright and Shining"