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A Fathers Promise For a Daughter

I promised I’d always love you From the day of your own birth. I promise I will love you more Than anything on Earth. I promise I will be there On the day you learn to talk. I promise I will hold your hands When you begin to walk. I promise I will wipe your tears At the times when you are sad. I promise I will love you still Even if I’m mad. I promise I will do my best Each and every day. The joy you give to me is strong But, there’s one more thing to say. You are the apple of my eye You are my little pearl. I’ll always hold you in my heart ‘cause you’re Daddy’s little girl.

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/15/2015 11:19:00 PM

Hello Roger, my friend.. haven't been here as much as I want. I truly miss all the good poets here. Especially those I call my friend. I think, the nightmares in my life are nothing more than puddles of who knows what??? Glad to read your reply on the bottom...LINDA

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/16/2015 7:43:00 AM

Hello Linda, It is always nice to hear from you. I only miss the good poets here until you show up. Then I miss no more......Hugs......Roger

Patrick Cooper

Date: 1/11/2015 12:35:00 PM

Awww . . . Makes me think of an old Faron Young (you never heard of him probably) called Daddy's Girl.

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/12/2015 8:25:00 AM

Thank you Patrick, No , I have not heard of Faron Young. But I am happy that my poem reminded you of his writings......Roger

James Marshall Goff

Date: 1/11/2015 10:26:00 AM

Roger, I understand & agree! Good work! Jimbo

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/12/2015 8:23:00 AM

Thanks Jimbo, I'm glad that you enjoyed it.....Roger

Darkland Poetry

Date: 1/11/2015 2:52:00 AM

This is so sweet. I love it!

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/11/2015 9:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Rachel for your kind words.....Hugs.....Roger

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/10/2015 10:35:00 PM

Hi Roger, Congratulations on having your poem featured on Poetry Soup's Home Page. Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/11/2015 9:09:00 AM

Hello Linda, It's wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for stopping by and reading my poem again....Hugs from Many Miles Away......Roger

Casarah Nance

Date: 1/7/2015 5:31:00 PM

Great to see this featured on the homepage this week, Always a great read! Hugsxxx

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/8/2015 9:17:00 AM

Thanks Casarah, It was nice to be featured.......Hugs.....Roger

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/1/2014 6:13:00 PM

this is beautiful and something many fathers and daughters would take to heart.

Roger Horsch
Date: 4/1/2014 8:11:00 PM

Thank you SuZ-D, This is one of my personal favorites......Roger

Robin Davis

Date: 3/19/2014 8:55:00 AM

Roger Such a lovely tribute to daddys and daughters everywhere. Each line is filled with love, care, devotion and dedication. Thanks for the great comment on my Fallen Hero poem.

Roger Horsch
Date: 3/19/2014 5:04:00 PM

Thanks Robin, I have no children of my own. But if I did. I would say and mean everything that I wrote in this poem........Roger

Chris G. Vaillancourt

Date: 1/20/2014 5:12:00 AM

You write with a passion that captures moments and feelings.

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/20/2014 6:23:00 AM

You are so right Chris, I do write that way. Thank you for stopping by and reading my poetry.....Roger

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/11/2014 12:08:00 AM

Enjoyed the write and congratulations on the win, Roger

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/11/2014 7:33:00 AM

Thank you so much Dr Ram for your nice words....Roger

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/10/2014 11:22:00 PM

Congratulations.... Roger, ... If you'd like take a trip to my blog ----> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=18527&PoetID=18720 <---- enjoy if you'd like... love Always & Forever <3 LINDA <3

Roger Horsch
Date: 1/11/2014 7:31:00 AM

Thanks Linda, Yes I would love to take a trip to your blog.....Hugs....Roger

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/5/2013 5:46:00 PM

thanks, Roger, and I see you have no kids. Maybe one day you will!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/4/2013 3:44:00 PM

with such lovely sentiments, I sure hope you have a daughter in your life. I never had this from a father. It would sure be nice!!

Roger Horsch
Date: 12/4/2013 5:14:00 PM

No, I have no children. I just write as if I do. If I had a daughter this is what I'd say to her. I am sure there is someone in this world that would have been blessed to have a little girl like you Andrea. And if there was. I know he would say these same things to you too....Hugs....Roger

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/20/2013 9:44:00 PM

Thank you Roger, . Congratulations, the entry is heartfelt and lovely... Goodnight. Luv~LINDA

Roger Horsch
Date: 11/21/2013 6:45:00 AM

Thanks again Linda, This is one of my favorite poems. Roger

Sandra Adams

Date: 9/26/2013 5:46:00 PM

what a sweet poem...congrats on your win :)

Danesh Morgan

Date: 9/26/2013 4:38:00 AM

Congrats. Morgan

Roger Horsch
Date: 9/26/2013 6:05:00 AM

Thank you. I didn't know I won.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 9/26/2013 12:53:00 AM

Congrats on the win in the contest, Roger

Roger Horsch
Date: 9/26/2013 6:05:00 AM

Thank you, I didn't know I won

Skat A

Date: 9/25/2013 9:16:00 PM

nice win Roger, Love ~SKAT~

Roger Horsch
Date: 9/26/2013 11:49:00 AM

Thank you so much Skat. It means a lot to me that you liked it. Your friend in poetry. Roger

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/25/2013 5:19:00 PM

Roger,, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thanks for supporting my Any Poem Goes contest. Exactly what I was looking for, SIMPLE-PLEASING & BEAUTIFUL- teasing the reader with such awesome imagery. If you'd like:-) stop by my latest poem ""In The Stars"" OR my latest blog! " Animal Cruelty " at -----> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15953&PoetID=18720 **LINDA

Roger Horsch
Date: 9/26/2013 11:52:00 AM

Thank you so much Linda. I will read your latest poem. Your friend in poetry. Roger