For My Daughter on her birthday

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Eldest
Member

since 2010-06-15

Posts 177
Alabama

0 posted 2010-06-24 12:12 PM

You always have so many ideas, ways to better my life and my world.
I don't know where you got it, certainly not from me or your dad.
You stepped out on faith, marrying a man from another culture,
raising his child, now bearing one of your own.

I know you aren't perfect, but you are so much more than I ever was.
You are strong and brave and smart and funny, and so willing to share.
Don't let your self-doubts get in the way of living your life.
You can do and be whatever you want to do or be.

You've already proved that, at least to me, if not to yourself.
Be bold, reach out and try new things at least once in a while.
Never completely grow up, it's boring to feel old.
Life is all about learning something new every day, even small things.

Your light shines on my life and I will never be able to say how much I love you.

Eldest
Member

since 2010-06-15

Posts 177
Alabama

1 posted 2010-06-24 01:53 PM

This is to honor my younger daughter who turned 29 this morning and is 8 months pregnant with her firstborn child. She has an 8 year old stepdaughter who doesn't know what "step" means. She also just finished her 2nd Master's degree at UA Tuscaloosa

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

2 posted 2010-06-24 03:41 PM

This is a most beautiful, poignant poem for your daughter, dear Eldest. Happy Birthday!
When a Mother speaks such words it means the world to a daughter, she will cherish you and your encouraging, admiring words forever.

Love,
Margherita

Earl Brinkman
Senior Member

since 2010-03-03

Posts 1183
Osaka, Japan

3 posted 2010-06-24 08:23 PM

This is a beautiful poem for your daughter. Very nice.

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

4 posted 2010-06-24 08:31 PM

You will never be able to say how much you love her? I think you just did a pretty good job of it!

Very touching, miss...

Sunshine

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

5 posted 2010-06-24 08:39 PM

Kudos not only to your daughter, but to
the mother that raised her to be one of
the finer hallmarks in your life.

Of course, the grandchildren will make her
shine even more!

I especially liked the fact that her "step" daughter doesn't
know she is. Only that she is beloved.

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28

Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria

6 posted 2010-06-24 09:51 PM

Never completely grow up, it's boring to feel old.
Life is all about learning something new every day, even small things.

Your light shines on my life and I will never be able to say how much I love you.

Thank you dear Lady for sharing this poignant heart touching poem about your
lovely daughter. She will be so proud of

her Mum when she reads what you have to say about her. Those words you have written here are such wise words of advice, not

only to your daughter but to everyone who reads your poem. May God bless you and your daughter.

Lindsay

Toerag
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since 1999-07-29

Posts 5622
Ala bam a

7 posted 2010-06-25 07:23 AM

I mean, think about it? She has to be a wonderful daughter. Got her degree from Bama, (Roll Tide)....has a mom that can flow beauty thru a pen or keyboard into thought provoking verse? Yea, Eldest, enjoy that grandbaby.

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