My Sweetest Dear

"My Sweetest Dear" is a heartfelt and emotional poem written from the perspective of a parent or guardian addressing a beloved child named Evie. My grand-daughter.

HELLO my sweetest dear 

it's time to awaken 

how was night dreaming seas 

of possibilities?

Where ever you go

i shall not be far away

and still so many things 

i wish to say

all the songs we sang

together we learned how to

set sail across farerest seas

Sweet one, oceans can toss

as waves see fears we dream

and someday my dear we can sing

this lullabye // this promise

i sing, "i shall never leave you"

Good day angel learn how the skies

arc across the ceiling of a globe

and remember waters are deep

but you'll always be part of me

When love puts you to sleep at night

remember all the songs you sang for me

those long stories while rocking you 

to sleep ~~ within my ancient heart

you'll always be a part of me

Dear Evie good day and night

you can dream in daylight

you can dream in nighttime

and if you sing this lullabye

there within is a part of me

Papa loves you 

and love never dies.

Author's Note

The opening lines, "HELLO my sweetest dear, it's time to awaken, how was night dreaming seas of possibilities?" suggest a gentle awakening and an inquiry into the child's dreams, implying a desire to share and explore the child's imaginative world.

The following lines, "Wherever you go, I shall not be far away, and still so many things I wish to say," convey a sense of constant presence and a longing to communicate and guide the child throughout their journey in life.

The references to singing together and learning how to "set sail across farerest seas" evoke a metaphorical journey, possibly representing the child's growth and development with the support and guidance of the parent or guardian.

The line "Sweet one, oceans can toss as waves see fears we dream" suggests that life may present challenges and uncertainties, but the parent or guardian assures the child that they will be there to provide comfort and support. The idea of singing a lullaby as a promise reinforces the commitment to never leave the child's side.

The subsequent stanza emphasizes the child's individuality and encourages them to explore the world: "Good day angel learn how the skies arc across the ceiling of a globe, and remember waters are deep, but you'll always be part of me." It highlights the parent or guardian's desire for the child to learn, grow, and discover their own path while assuring them of their unconditional love and connection.

The poem then shifts to reminiscing about bedtime rituals, with references to the child singing songs and the parent or guardian sharing stories to lull them to sleep. This nostalgia emphasizes the depth of the bond between them and reinforces the idea that the child will always hold a special place in the parent's heart.

The closing lines, "Dear Evie good day and night, you can dream in daylight, you can dream in nighttime, and if you sing this lullabye, there within is a part of me, Papa loves you and love never dies," reiterate the parent's love, affirming that the child is cherished both day and night, and that their dreams and expressions of love create an everlasting connection.

Overall, "My Sweetest Dear" captures the depth of love and affection a parent or guardian feels for their child, expressing a sense of continuous presence, support, and unconditional love throughout the child's life journey.