She says it to me all the time, "I'm just almost 19,"
As if somehow that simple thing will somehow make her queen.
18 was a dandy year, but now it's nearly gone,
I guess she thinks the next will be the grand phenomenon.
Sacramento, please beware, Christina's stepping out.
I think it's clearly obvious, beyond a single doubt,
She thinks that adding one more year will make her somehow taller.
I think she should be happy though, to not get any smaller.
Well anyway, enough of this, I must get to the point,
I said all that I wrote above to keep her nose in joint.
The point of all these goofy words and what I want to say
Is Tuesday, May the 24th, should be a great birthday.
Happy birthday Smoochiegirl,
Your 19th will soon unfurl.
Only 19th you will get.
What will be its epithet?
Live it wisely, live it strong,
Make it your creation song.
Sing it loud for all to hear,
It's your only 19th year.
Author notes
For my sweet daughter, bless her heart. Hope the 24th and the rest of the year are super for you.
I read and commented on Torn Chakra and Country Cousin's poems.
Written May 16th, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- Birthday CONTEST for SmoochieGirl by SouthernCowboy.
300 points, ended May 22, 2005, 10 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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awwww... grampa,
that is such a wonderful poem you wrote for auntie Christina, it made me smile
Di
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this poem made me smile. I love poems that make me smile because they lighten the mood of the day.
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Fantastic! What a lucky young lady to be receiving this from her Daddy. It is absolutely beautiful and deserves to be framed in gold. (Thank you for commenting on my poem A Whole New World, it is very much appreciated.)
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Aww you are such a sweetie pie. I bet everyone will agree with me if I say we are privilaged to know you! Great write
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How sweet this is, Paul!!! It just seems so perfect for our beautiful little Smoochie. A wonderful poem that is just lovely. Hugs, Patricia
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aww this is cute good write good luck in the contest.
jason -
What a beautiful poem for you "daughter" What a great present, something Im sure she will cherish for ever
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it's very nice.
I did notice in the last stanza you used the word 'is', but I think you meant 'it'.
good luck in the contest,
~Lea -
Okay father of my daughter! You have me in tears as well and that so not cool. Red hair and red eyes... you know what a nasty combination that is. This is beautiful Paul. You sure got out little girl pegged don't you!
Just keep the shotgun handy!! This is beautiful and I already know she loves it without even asking her or reading her comment. You know you done good! 
♥ Kimberly -
Paul you are such a sweet heart..Happy birthday to the birthday girl...enjoy your last year as a "teenager"...lol..
God Bless
tyler -
Okay now I am sitting here in the office crying. "Daddy's Birthday Wish"...I have never in all my life see those words directed towards me. This is truly beautiful. It really hit me in the heart. Thank you for penning this beautiful poem. I know that others might not see the beauty that I see in it through blurry teary eyes, but thats cause they don't understand what it is like to finally have a "dad" write a birthday poem...which just so you know...has been a wish of mine all of my life (well a little differently but this is close enough) so thank you, for fulfilling the one and only thing I want for my birthday s.
Love You Daddy,
Christina
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