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!

Such a beautiful poem for your daugther Anya. She looks so much like you, she will be the most happiest daughter when she has the age, and read this poem you once wrote to her. Touching! xx

[bookworm]

You've got your whole heart out there with this one..very endearing and sweet to see you gush like that....dare I say, perhaps even wholesome? :)

[realmwriter]

Beautiful Poem and so is Your Daughter

[M.E.Lyle]

This is absolutely perfect. What greater tribute can a father give his daughter than what you've just done. Fantastic.

[*[_Natasha_]*]

beautiful. i wish my son had a father who cared for him,as you do your daughter. This is a wonderful write. she's so precious,and i love her name. nicely done xox

[Kaylor Mason]

That's so sweet! Congratulations on being a Dad! You have my respect and admiration merely for being brave enough for parenthood. Your daughter is lucky to have a father who loves her like you do--parents that love their children are rare nowadays. This poem . . . it's just wonderful! :)

[taylorrose]

shes very beautiful and i love the poem especially when it comes from the heart

[Amila Jay]

Sweet:)

[InkSlinger]

Being a father of a "not so" little girl, this really touched a cord with me.. I have felt these feeling, and recognized the same love that you have for yours.. A father/daughter relationship, whether it be new or many years in the making will always be one of pure delight. Something special, something that will make you cry, laugh, and learn.. and one day when she is all grown up, appreciate that much more.. Touching poem!! Thanks for sharing this special relationship with us!

[Victoria PoetryBunny]

Aww, a oh so sweet write and dedication... so lovely, heart touching, precious, lovable... very very good. So sweet she is in your eyes as i'm sure her eyes are sweet for you too. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing with us all. :)