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!

[EMF]

Beyond Beauty, and so great to have a poem bring a hint of a tear to my eye. One of pure joy and love. Great work man.

[☮Alpenglow]

A overall lovely, heartfelt write. Your injection of emotion within your words is raw and staggering; so undeniably genuine and beautiful. I look forward to reading more of your work.

[WhiteWillow]

OK, the tears are welling up now. What an amazing write. I absolutely love the line, "...you love like me, unconditionally..." It hit the nail on the head; the love between a parent and child is a two-way street of unconditional love. This goes in my library.

[John Patrick Robbins AK..]

Really great love shown in this and honestly showing a great a warm side to your work my friend very very well penned.
Sorry it takes so long for me to get around to reviews but honestly was more than pleased with this change of pace your a hell of a writer amigo cheers Gonzo

[Priscilla Sayers]

Okay... you got me all choked up here... My goodness, what a precious girl, a precious poem and a wonderful father. The ability to see such an angel from those moments that if we don't pay close enough attention to can pass us by in an instant.
Great write! You never cease to amaze me Joshua....

[EMMIE]

AW THIS IS SO SWEET. YOU PUT A SMILE ON MY FACE AND YOU MAKE ME FEEL ALL WARM AND STUFF...I LOVE THIS! THANK YOU FOR SHARING. AND SHE IS A BEAUTY!

[((Teenage_Poet_Loser))]

omw this is soooooo sweet ! i love this and the poem with the picture is sooo cool... i really want a daughter aswell =]... emotion ran through me while reading it!! very good =]

[Jadela Villotoes]

I wish my dad was here to do that but anyways good write

[Chris]

Joshua, this one - to me - is the very best work you will ever do. Yeah, I'm prejudiced regarding the subject and biased about the heart you displayed, but that's life.

Take care man,
Chris

[Hayley]

I can feel your adoration for this little cutie! I bet you are her hero, and will always remain to be!