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!

[tekphobik]

Though normally I would come down on sentimental things out of general principle, I find this rather compelling in the way it actually expresses a genuine feeling of affection and care. You've done well here, and don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise.

[tk]

wow.. such a sweet poem for your lovely daughter! emotions are overwhelming and heartfelt. i must say that i really felt the love and care of a father through this! Anya is blessed to have a father like you. :)

[Priyankaabhilaashi]

Wonderful..!!

[Christina May Shanaberg]

There can be no sweeter or more innocent "unconditional" love than that of our children. How any parent could ever hurt one is unimaginable, but it happens. It sounds like you really understand what a gift our children are to us. What a wonderful treat they are in a life that can, otherwise, be so hard to face, at times. They can give us strength and make us become better people, just with their love.

You say it all with

it makes me who I am as a man

I hope she will someday read and appreciate this wonderfully written tribute to her.

A nicely penned poem!

[Cascara (aka Sprint Goe..]

really sweet tribute!

[Pratik]

Its lovely.. really beautiful...the love you have for your daughter is very well portrayed through this poem... well done mate.. and you have a very sweet daughter I must say ... God bless you and your family :)

[roarke]

yep, there are no words are there. Just pure emotion.

btw, check the third stanza... it catches a bit in relation to the other ones.

cute kid, don't ever take yer eye off 'em, they'll lay a two by four across the back of your head for a lollipop, you can see it in their precious moments twinkling eyes and dancing freckles.... make sure you can see both her hands at all times.

[Aidz]

Do I need to comment , no, writes like these should not be reviewed as they are truly from the heart.

Thnk you

[Arielle Ann]

its rightly said- one realizes what children mean once they experience parenthood...I know your daughter will be very happy and proud when she sees what you had put down for her...cute and charming write indeed!

[BlueDreams]

Very sweetly wrote down.. liked the innocence hidden in each line.. a meaningful craft...