The instant our eyes met
Changed me forever
Fresh tears shed
The moment we gazed
At each other
A tiny hand gripping
My pinkie with strength
A life new for which
I prayed for
Great length
Your first year was fun
As you passed far and wide
Between family and friends
As we shared you
With pride
You spoke as you crawled
Lullabies we did sing
Rocking daddy’s deep voice
On my shoulder
You’d cling
The excitement of knowing
Many years lay ahead
Reassured this small voice
In our home would
Be heard
But alas in a matter
Of seemingly weeks
A grown woman appeared
Tall, poised, with curves
And high cheeks
No more Barbie or Ken
Or hairdressers pretend
No playing school teaching
Or slumber parties
Jumping on beds
Educated and beautiful
Articulate with grace
Wonderful Daughter
This proud loving Dad
Will always embrace.