for Anya

05/2011

when I think of you

which is never ceasing 

a flood of emotions run

through the valleys of my heart

my love and responsibilities 

form constant thoughts in my mind

the scars in my demeanor 

is the time lost between us

when I think of you 

I think of us running through

the theme parks, hand in hand

your confidence in me is staggering 

when I think of you

I think of you holding me the whole feature film

and kissing my cheek when sadness arose

you are the princess of my realm

when I think of you 

thoughts of your undying love surface

you love like me, unconditionally 

your person and your beauty flatter me

the joys that explode in my heart

when you dance with me, are heavenly 

the shades of time slow to miracle perfection

it makes me who I am as a man

graced by Gods greatest gift, a soul of an angel

Author's Note

Written for my daughter Anya Lynne.

Reviews

[Helpless]

its so nice to see such a dedicated father who is not afraid, never hesitates to show how much he loves his daughter. this is going to mean more and more to her as she grows older. the love you show her is so important, it really will set the stage for the rest of her life. but i can tell she is very lucky to have you in her life. :)

ps. i love the name anya!

[TL Boehm]

So sweet! Your human side is beautiful to behold.

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

What a beautiful tribute of daughter from father.

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

Super poem! You capture the depths of the bond that is like no other.
Bravo!

ps- She's a cutie!

[Jadey]

You have a very beautiful daughter.

A father's love and happiness all through out the poem is heart flattering.

She will be proud of you.

[Tate Morgan]

beautiful to all of us the day comes when we are faced with the new feeling we have yet to know That being the day we have a child and realize for the first time we love another more than ourselves From that moment on we know why we are

[olla]

beautiful... and your poem is very good too..

[limbalring]

Blinking away the tears. I am floored.

"your confidence in me is staggering" = my favorite line

[Cassie Fraga]

aaaaawwww... the love that knows no end.... such a beautiful write!! touched me deeply!!

[patricia]

An amazing understanding of infant minds. Your daughter is very lucky to have a dad as knowing as you. So many parents damage or should I say fail to love highly, through ignorance. If only I could have the chance all over again. How different a parent I would be. My four grown up children would have benefited greatly, if I could have lived a few lifetimes first. Good enough parents is what most of us are. Thankyou. A thought provoking and loving write. A cute picture. A cute smile.

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

the definition of a TRUE man has just been defined in your gorgeous and powerful ode to the child~ for a man is one who can express and show his devotion to the most important creation he will ever be a part of in the universe~ many men have forgotten what it is to be a man~ it is heartwarming to glimpse that there are still men who comprehend the treasure of their children~ beautiful~