Daddy

By Beverly Greene

This poem was written lovingly for my wife, to help her give voice her feelings.

NOTE: This poem is protected by international copyright laws and may NOT be reproduced in any form without Beverly Greene's expressed and written consent.

Do you remember when I was a little girl,
with my stuff animals as best friends?
Do you know how much I loved you then?
You were the strongest man in my life
and I thought that you had the moon
tucked safely in your shirt pocket.
And I loved you.

Do you remember when I was a teenager,
with my makeup and school dances?
Do you know how much I loved you then?
I watched you work so hard to pay the bills
and I prayed that I would be just like you,
strong and smart, loving and kind.
And I loved you.

Do you remember when I grew up, daddy,
with my college courses and odd jobs?
Do you know how much I loved you then?
I tried so hard to be who you wanted,
even though I wasn't happy pretending.
But I loved you.

Do you see me now all grown up and married,
with bills to pay and work to do?
Do you know how much I still love you?
Not a day goes by when I don't miss your support
and pray that someday you'll see
that I'm still your little girl
who thinks that you carry the moon
in your shirt pocket.
And I love you....always.

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