For my daughter

I know this song is about a father and son but it resonates in me of how I feel about my daughter.

For my daughter

 

 

 

 

Who was I to be your father?

Missions came first,

duty to country and honor was what the uniform dictated.

 

I did it all for you and family,

you were proud of me,

you told your friends about me with pride in your eyes,

but in the end all you wanted and needed was your dad…

 

When you were first born my life was complete,

I didn't need any more than the smile on your beautiful face,

you looked up at me and kissed my heart.

 

But soon the Army, Country, and honor of duty called,

I kept you in my heart,

even on those missions that took me so far away from you.

 

Soon distance separated us,

I could have followed,

but I didn't…

 

Soon guilt for not being there for you seeped into my soul,

it tore me down to my core.

 

I can only imagine what it did to you.

Please forgive me.

 

But soon we started to talk,

and we are relearning about each other.

 

New and wonderful insights abound,

knowing a daughter that I knew but relearning,

is a gift from God.

 

We might not see eye to eye on all things,

but love and hope is there for us,

and that is more than I could ever hope for.

 

To you my daughter,

my love,

my life,

the person that keeps me alive inside,

these words and many more are there for you and your family.

 

Author's Note

Reviews

[s y e]

This is truly gorgeous Ron. Also, I am so happy for you and your daughter and a massive congrats are in order for her! :)

[ron]

Thank you Sye :)

[Amber Lily]

This is just too beautiful. Throughout all the separation and pain the love still resides. If my dad wrote something like this about me I would be absolutely speechless. A wonderful write :)

[ron]

Aww thank you Amber. I'm sending it to her in a valentines day card, its 16 inches by 24 inches big.

[Amber Lily]

That's adorable! I'm sure she'll love it!

[ron]

Thank you.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I didn't know you had a daughter...I imagine she will glow when she sees this! Your words are palpable, Ron...and you couldn't have picked a more appropriate song!

My best,
Kelly

[ron]

Thank you Kelly, ya I got one she's 19 and getting married to her true love...I will leave it at that lol.

[NoelHC]

A poignant and well written poem, buddy. Great song choice to go with it as well.

[ron]

Thank you. Daughters have gone through the same thing, I should know I put mine through it...sadly.

[Aaron Jinks]

Heartwarming, so sweet! I really love it. Family is the best thing,

[ron]

Thank you very much.

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

This is so heartwarming and so close to my own life. You have captured the pain and anguish perfectly.
This is a wonderful tribute to your daughter.

[ron]

Thank you. I wish I could take credit for this one but the credit has to go to what my daughter went through because of me.

[Konigin]

This is beautiful. Made me cry.

[ron]

I'm sorry Chelsea and aww thank you :)

[Konigin]

You're welcome

[ron]

I'm a wreck. Shes getting married and more afraid of talking to him than he is afraid of talking to me...:( is that normal?

[Konigin]

Uh... I think that ya'll DO NEED to talk. I think that even though you are nervous ans scared, that you should make the effort to at least know the guy a little...

[ron]

I want to and told her he should call me so I can talk to him.
The British have a saying "Chin up old man"

[Konigin]

You can do it Ron. And I think that this marriage is a good way for you to help bridge the gap. You NEED to be a part of her life Ron. THEIR LIVES.
If you need someone to talk to, I am always here Ron.

[ron]

I intend on being part of their lives. I'm just blessed that she wants me in her life.
Oh did I say I was a wreak?

[Konigin]

A WRECK?
And I am happy that ya'll have worked it all out.

[Konigin]

haha I am happy to be here for you Ron! :) xoxo