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!

[Megan]

This poem makes me wish I had a father like you :) I hope your relationship with your daughter stays strong and grows as she gets older. She is very lucky to have a carrying, soulful dad as you! This was such a beautiful poem and I feel very privileged to have read something from so deep in your heart. Thank you so much for posting Joshua. Beautiful.

[Jeremy Baker]

This is beautiful!

[Audrey Howitt]

What a wonderful poem to act as tribute to the love you hold for her. Your poem brought tears to my eyes.

[Rene Velez]

dude this is amazing, from all the poems you've written and I've read I would have to say it's my favorite, love just bleeds out of this...the picture adds so much depth..

[Muse]

Gorgeous! Reading this makes me melt. Anya is very lucky. Writing about her makes you happy. Normally your poems are meloncholy. It's a relief to see you do have some joy in your life. xo

[PrincessZeldaWannabe]

Really sweet and emotional poem you wrote for your daughter!

[Cassiopia Summers]

Such beauty for what I'm sure is a beautiful little girl. I love how personable this poem makes you. It allows your readers to connect to the most tenderest of pieces in your heart. Great write.

[Ashli The Amazing]

Aww what a lucky girl your daughter is [: i can see you love her a lot that's so wonderful ^_^ Beautiful poem too [: it was very heartwarming

[ImagineItAll]

That is beautiful, simply beautiful.

[-Scribe in Style-]

I'm sure your daughter must be very proud to have a father like you... And your daughter must be amazing for words to flow with such purity...

:) It was a well written piece