My Daughter

My Daughter

My daughter is a sparkle, a light, a beam from up above,
A precious jewel that God sent down for me to love.
A moment, an hour, a lifetime of pleasure,
That I lock inside my heart, to protect my greatest
treasure.

She was all smiles, all giggles, doing something
new everyday.
All pouty, all peevish, if she didn’t get her way.
She was beautiful playing dress up in high heels
and lace,
Still beautiful wearing blue jeans with mud on her face.

One day an infant, lying sleeping in her bed
With Easter Bunnies and Santa Claus dancing
In her head.

My daughter is amazing, and I suddenly stopped to see
What a wonderful young woman she has grown up to be.
I finally noticed, she was standing on her own
It was overwhelming how fast the time had flown.

Then quickly a teenager with heartbreaks to overcome
Helping her get through them, just wanting
to keep her safe at home.

Soon a young woman with dreams of her own,
Just wanting to follow her heart
Intent on finding her place in life, hesitant to
even start.

This is my daughter; this is my friend,
She is the one who helps me survive
I see what a loving and generous person she is
And that being her Mother has been my greatest role in life.

Mimicj 9-2002