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azblond
Senior Member

since 1999-07-01

Posts 637
The Steamy Desert

0 posted 1999-08-06 09:32 PM

Searching along life’s roads I finally found you.
Like a gift, I opened my eyes to see yours
So bright and blue, filled with wonder and awe.
I wrapped you inside the shell of my heart
And with your guidance, learned how to love.
I found what it is to give and expect nothing,
How to relish in the joy of another’s happiness.
At times I have learned how much joy you get from the heartbreak of letting go.
I was taught through you the simple joys of life
Songs in the rain
Snowball fights in the bitter cold
Drinking warm cocoa with marshmallows on top.
You loved me when I first awoke in the morning
No make up or fancy clothes.
Often you were the first to kiss me hello.
Your smiles chased away any sadness in my heart.
I watch you sleep at night for the simple joy
Of hearing you breathing.
Before I met you I was a shallow person who thought only of herself.
You have shown me that I was never complete until the day you came my way.
You are simply the most wonderful gift in this life, or any other.
You are my daughter.

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For sometimes when the Darkness falls, we must surrender, take what is ours, and give what we can, and always remember love is somewhere waiting...

Balladeer

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

1 posted 1999-08-06 10:07 PM

If there is a warmer tribute to family written than this, I haven't seen it. Beautiful, Azblond.

azblond
Senior Member

since 1999-07-01

Posts 637
The Steamy Desert

2 posted 1999-08-06 11:12 PM

Coming from you Balladeer, I am truly flattered. I'm a bit insecure about my free verse...so your words are more appreciated than you know.

wayoutwalt
Member Elite

since 1999-06-22

Posts 4870
TEXAS (it's all big)

3 posted 1999-08-06 11:49 PM

didnt really notice it was free verse till you said so it flows so well azarella

Sally S.
Senior Member

since 1999-06-07

Posts 847
Ohio

4 posted 1999-08-07 12:52 PM

Very nice...the kind of poem that makes your heart smile.

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

5 posted 1999-08-07 08:16 AM

Wonderful tribute to a special relationship!

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