You Are My Daughter

My Daughter

 

 

 

 

You are of me every filament

You are everything I will never be

You have never let me down and

     have always lifted me up higher

You are strong in your spirit of life

     but tangibly not as most are.

I am of you every filament

I am everything you will never be

I have never wanted to let you down

     but the day will come when I do

I am not as strong as you in spirit

     but tangibly I am more than most.

I am determined to see to it that I

     do not lose you

You are determined to see to it that you

     will not give up

I am the voice of reason and logic

You are the voice of hope and faith.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

This is one of the most beautifully-stated messages I've read about a father-daughter relationship. Here's what makes your tribute especially appealing: You do not place yourself above your daughter, or she above you. I love the way you present each of your strengths, yet without any hidden tones of comparison or judgment. Your message uplifts you BOTH in separate & unique ways, this being culminated in the last 2 lines which are awesome. Any daughter would be totally blessed to have such a father.

[Robert]

Tis is a very nice and thoughtful review. I really appreciate this.

[Lisasview]

Good morning Robert,
Sweet open poem about a fatherland daughter... Are you the artist?...Is the drawing your daughter?
Sounds like you are very close and will always be.
Lisa, now in Spain

[KAREN]

I love this! The reader can feel the love and the heartfelt emotion! This is beautifully written!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Hello Robert,
It is beautiful to find a place of thankfulness. You know it as does your daughter.
Together people can be strong. The strength and gratitude rings through the lines
of above poem. Beautiful to simply enjoy reality of love within family.
Last two lines are so affirming;
'I am the voice of reason and logic
You are the voice of hope and faith.
I needed to be reminded of the loveliness of our children. For they are so lovely!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Nisreen]

I have read this piece almost 50 times over the years
I think Robert its so touching and every word outlives the poem
The way you see her and how much you love your daughter its so beautiful

I miss you work so much, How are you doing ?

[Robert]

Thank you for the review I really appreciate it. I am doing well, how are you? I haven't written much in the last two years, kind of in a writers block. Although I really need to start again. Your words give me encouragement though.

[Nisreen]

Well I will be waiting for your next piece

[BlackPrince]

This is a real heartfelt touching (melancholic at times due to sad realities of day to day living) poem from father to daughter. I like the intricate, purposeful, honest details and structure layout. I like the paradoxical tone and contrasting emotions designed to show the ups and downs of relationships even between father and daughter. Yet, love is the overall theme that one senses.

WELL DONE

[Robert]

Thank you for the review. I really appreciate it.

[Donna]

This is a beautiful poem about your daughter, it shows me how much you love her and appreciate her. That's nice to see! Fathers and daughters have a special bond. Nicely written poem!

[Robert]

Thank you for the review Donna, I appreciate the words you left.

[ROXANE DORSEY]

I long to feel from my parents, now. I love this poem and thanks for the talent.

[Robert]

Thank you for your review, Roxane. I much appreciate it.

[Tomás Ó C..]

such are the experiences of parenthood... all ahead of me yet!!!

[Robert]

Thank you for the review Tomas.

[guy drori]

Interesting write, especially because it is based on a father-daughter relationship. I couldn't relate (cause I'm no one's daughter, lol) but I could definitely understand the message and the tone. The picture adds to the poems, and the last line in the last stanza is strong. She is basically the speaker's anchor, and they are dependant on each other
Glad I read, and thanks for sharing this :)

[Robert]

Thanks for the read and review Guy, I appreciate it.

[guy drori]

Any time man :)

[Jacob Clifford]

Very nice angle to take to show such a beautiful topic. Elegantly spoken.

[Robert]

Thank you Clifford for your review.