Daughter Mine ~ acrostic
©copyright 2005 Bonita M Quesinberry, R.C.Ev'ryone should have a daughter like mine,
Simply sweet, loving and kind;
This world's a far better place that she's here:
A sweet blessing quick to tears.
Many are the days she cares for others,
And this includes her mother;
Right there when Mom fell to her knees in pain,
Ill from Satan's wicked game.
And, although her mother was facing Death,
Hope and prayers were on her breath,
Admitting only courage to God's Will;
Love keeping her calm and still.
Lift and praise this angel daughter of mine!
Author notes
*My daughter, Maria, lives in Oregon; and, as soon as she received word that I'd been hospitalized with a brain aneurysm, she was on her way to Washington. The first thing she did was to stand up courageously to the doctor, "Don't sugarcoat anything. I want ALL the facts, no matter how bad you might think they are." You can rest assured that, with this lion staring him in the face, my neurosurgeon didn't pull one punch. Yet, Maria is the tenderest hearted person, a certified caregiver in Oregon; so, I couldn't imagine anyone other than her taking care of me when I arrived back home. All of her patients say the same thing, "I don't want anyone taking care of me except Maria!" I echo their words. So, please help me lift up and praise my daughter!*
Written December 13th, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- Having Courage by Sandygram.
300 points, ended December 20, 2005, 3 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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Congratulation, Sis, on your win of the bronze. Your poem deserved the gold, in my opinion, but I won't argue with the judge.
Hugs, Patricia
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such a wondderful heartfelt tribute to someone so very special! Thanks for sharing this heartwarming peice! I loved it!
Hugz
Frog -
WONDERFUL POEM
Oh Bonnie, This was so heartfelt. Your daughter sounds like a beautiful person just as her mom is. Thank you for sharing this in my contest. Take care, Sandy
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Maria is indeed her mother's child. You and she are both fortunate to have each other, and I know that she took such good care of you in your illness. To her I owe my own gratitude that my dear friend was so well cared for. She has a loving heart and a gentle soul. You are blessed. Love and Hugs, Patricia
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Bonnie.A beautifully written beautiful poem.My son-in-law retired Creative Writing Professor visiting for Christmas was impressed by the quality of your wring.
Meerry Christmas.Bill -
A touching piece.
I agree and well I had the occasion to help a dear friend of mine chaplain who went through the same surgery and radiation for cancer. She had been there for me and well I was just glad that I could help. You are lucky most caregivers know that sometimes the family does not do for them and it is sad. It is a true pleasure to know you have this kind of daughter. -
awww... This is a very beautiful poem Auntie Bonnie!!! You did a great job on this one!!! Good luck in the contest!!!
Hugs,
Beth -
Very Moving
This is a very touching piece. I love the form, though I have forgotten what it is called. It's amazing how you pieced this together. You can't help but smile when you read this. Great write. - cgirl0410 -
What a gorgeous acrostic tribute to indeed an angel of a daughter and care giver to others! What a blessed gift from God to have such a treasure! I hope she gets to read this, as your deep love and gratitude shines through with heavenly brilliance! I am sure she feels every bit the same about her angel of a mother too! What a lovely, lovely write Bonnie!!
Karen 
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Your poetry is open and free. It describes and it communicates your appreciation very well. I hope that you continue to write about all kinds of things. Your faith has given me the feeling that you will survive this.
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beautiful write we should be proud of our children lift them up
show them we love them it makes them stronger and helps them face this crule world better,Bless you my friend may Jesus Christ carry you each and every day--kirby -
awwwwww...this was very sweet! i hope someday when i have children that they will be so caring like your daughter is i hope that you get better! keep up the great writing!!!
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Very sweet and tender....I wanted to cry! Loved it alot, and best wishes to you and your daughter! Much love!
~Andrea -
A beautiful penned work, I have two daughters.. I think I am very lucky. I wish you well x
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I almost cried when I read your poem, but couldn't help it when I read your author comments. I get that kind of praise from my father currently whom I am caregiver, and mom died two years ago from Cancer!! Thing is, I bet if you asked your daughter, she feels exactly the same way about you!
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Indeed, Maria is her mother's daughter her byline, "Just gimme the facts!" There is but one thing I wish I had NOT done, and that was keeping Maria in the dark the five days I lay on my sofa before hospitalized. Bless her heart, I was telling her I was getting better. It really wasn't fair to set her up to be blindsided when she got the call; not that she's ever said a word about it. Nevertheless, I've promised her that will never happen again, Lord willing I'm able to keep her better informed.
Thank you so much, dearest one, for helping me to lift up Maria and sing her praises! I am so undeserving a mother to have been blessed with a daughter such as her.
Lots of love and hugs, B♥nnieQ 
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You are so blessed to have her for a daughter, but I guess I didn't need to tell you-but I'll just confirm it for ya! We never think our kids will have to care for us and your's came through proud and strong for you. She even sounds a bit stubborn-wonder where that comes from???? Wonderful tribute from a wonderful Mom to an equally deserving daughter. Best wishes in the contest!~vj
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