To She, Who is My Daughter

To She, Who is My Daughter

I loved you from the moment I first saw you.

For in you I saw all my hopes and dreams;

The future to begin, and blossom.

I tried to teach you to believe in yourself

I gave you the wings,

Taught you to fly-the best I could.

When the day did come for your solo flight;

You spread your wings-like an eagle soared,

With our shared dreams-but not the same,

All your aspirations, I could never name.

You became everything I hoped a daughter to be.

How grateful I am that

Regardless of time and relentless space,

In my mind, I still see your face

You are still, as you will always be,

My beloved daughter.
©Al (Alex-Alexander) D Girvan 2012, All rights reserved