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The Little Box

There's a little box found in my room, With heartfelt memories, I won't open soon. A box of pictures, to reminisce. They break my heart, it's you I miss. Portraits of my little girl, When daddy left, it pained her world. Oh my precious, I'm deeply sorry, for hurting you, and causing worry. A separation that brought you pain, I wish my love that I could change. A love a father deeply feels, I pray in time, your heart would heal. The years are missing, they pass on by, I call no answer, there's no reply. There is a blame I hold inside, and sadly know the reason why. There's a little box found in my room, full of heartfelt memories I won't open soon.

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Clifford Villalon

Date: 1/12/2023 2:35:00 PM

I like your poems! :)

Michael Tor
Date: 6/16/2023 3:21:00 AM

Thank you Clifford. God bless you...

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/2/2022 3:32:00 PM

Michael, your touching poem reflects the great love you feel for your daughter. I hope that you can move past the guilt feelings, and on to a closer relationship with her. Blessings, Evelyn

Michael Tor
Date: 10/18/2022 9:40:00 PM

Evelyn I hope so to. You can only give it your best shot and then ask Our Lord for help. That is where I am. I thank you Dearly for your uplifting words that have a healing affect when reading. Thank you Evelyn for your kind heart and your kind thoughts... God bless you...

Jo Hayton

Date: 7/1/2022 12:12:00 PM

Really beautiful poem, it really touched me, written with such honesty and truth from a father to her daughter. x

Michael Tor
Date: 7/1/2022 5:05:00 PM

Thank you Jo. Your words are heartfelt and kind. Have a nice day...

Deb M

Date: 6/8/2022 3:58:00 AM

Oh Michael…..your poem is heart touching, sensitive and sad. I hope your situation with your daughter is on the mend and healing. Has she read this poem? Debx

Michael Tor
Date: 6/8/2022 12:55:00 PM

Excellent question Deb, I dont know. You have inspired me to text it to her. Slowly through prayers and the Lords intervention there is hope, that is all I have now, and it gets me by. Thank you for your kind words. God bless you...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/11/2022 2:51:00 PM

How are things going with the daughter. Thanks for your recent visit, Michael.

Michael Tor
Date: 4/11/2022 7:26:00 PM

Hi Andrea, were slowly communicating. I pray we can meet, I want to move closer to her, hopefully we can get together often. She is almost finished with her Masters degree in Journalism, and Languages . She can read write and speak three languages English, Spanish, and Italian, thank you Andrea for asking. God bless you my Dear...

Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 3/3/2022 9:48:00 AM

I sailed in the same boat for years until now - the day when I grew up strong and bold. I respect and deeply value your feelings. How you think and miss your little one is clearly visible. My father wouldn't even have thought about me in the last 20 years!! :-( The poem is in my fave list now!!! Thanks for sharing. I wish you come out of guilt and find peace!!

Michael Tor
Date: 3/5/2022 2:51:00 PM

God bless you Swetha for your kind encouraging words. Im deeply sorry about your dad. I hope someday he realizes the caring and precious daughter he has. Thanks for you r visit and a favorite...

Debra L Brown

Date: 3/1/2022 5:32:00 PM

Micheal, Your poem was very sad and touching (FAV). I loved you repeated the last line. Those are my favorite lines. Blessings ~ Debra

Michael Tor
Date: 7/16/2022 3:20:00 PM

Debra thank you for your touching words, so sorry for this late response somehow I failed to write back and for the life of me I dont know how your endearing words were overlooked. I'm glad to read and respond. God bless you and thank you so much for the favorite. Hope you are doing well my Dear, again sorry for responding so late...

Valsa George

Date: 2/24/2022 8:12:00 PM

This is a very touching write, the pain of a father who receives no response from his daughter ! Hope the girl will eventually come to realize how much you love her and turn to you !

Michael Tor
Date: 2/24/2022 8:16:00 PM

Thank you Valsa your words comfort me and give me hope. God bless you...Always

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/23/2022 3:24:00 AM

WoW! Michael, This is such a touching and heartfelt write. It's so sad when a relationship doesn't work out because the children suffer. I see that you are deeply hurt. I know situations where the husband divorces the wife and kids. I pray in time your relationship with your daughter will begin to heal-Alexis

Michael Tor
Date: 2/23/2022 8:45:00 PM

Thank you Alexis for your kind hearted words. God bless you...

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/16/2022 10:02:00 PM

Wow, be well we learn as we go, There is no easy in this write I gather it's from reality.? God bless.'

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/16/2022 10:01:00 PM

Wow, be well we learn as we go, There is no easy in this write I gather it's from reality.? God bless.'

Michael Tor
Date: 2/17/2022 11:52:00 AM

Thanks Joe reality sometimes is difficult. Thanks for your comment...

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/16/2022 7:23:00 AM

WOW!!! You are a great writer. Like this one. Send them to her. Add prayer to it. Mix and let God bake it. Life, marriage, a baby are not easy. Too bad we sometimes need to walk in the shoes of a person to understand them. I pray she will Not need to walk in your shoes to work things out. Please write more. Have a great/blessed day writing away...............

Michael Tor
Date: 2/16/2022 4:23:00 PM

Thank you Paula for your kind words. God bless you, and thank you for the prayers...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/13/2022 8:57:00 PM

Hi, Michael. Just here to say goodnight to you. I got a video from Connie that you gave her. I hope to see it soon. But just so busy lately. Be well!!

Michael Tor
Date: 2/14/2022 12:12:00 PM

Hi Andrea gnight, thanks for stopping by...

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 2/11/2022 8:22:00 AM

This is so deeply haunting....your words heartfelt. If only your daughter will open her heart to you.....it isn't all lost, never give up, one day she may unlock the door. A beautifully penned poem. :)Paulette

Michael Tor
Date: 2/11/2022 11:50:00 AM

Paulette thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot. God bless you...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/8/2022 1:07:00 AM

I hope you are able to share this poem with your daughter Michael. I know it must mean a lot to her that you care deeply. I never had a relationship with my father but would have given anything to know he cared. Keep trying and you will succeed in mending your relationship. I can relate. Your poem touched my heart. I am Faving it. Blessings xxoo

Michael Tor
Date: 2/8/2022 6:30:00 PM

Connie Im so sorry your dad wasnt there for you, it breaks my heart. You were me but in the opposite way. You loved and wanted your dad with your whole being and I am wanting to have a relationship with my daughter, like you wanted with your dad. Such an imperfect world full of heartache and pain. You have your daughter that loves you and that counts a lot. God bless you Dear and your words deeply touched me...xoxo

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2022 7:53:00 PM

thanks for telling me about her, Michael. i really hope you end up with a wonderful relationship.

Michael Tor
Date: 2/5/2022 8:17:00 PM

Thank you Dear Andrea, Im hoping to. Luv Michael Rene.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 2/4/2022 10:56:00 AM

Beautiful...but sad... hope is your refuge...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/6/2022 11:50:00 AM

Always...

Michael Tor
Date: 2/4/2022 7:19:00 PM

Thank you Pashang for your encouraging words God bless you...

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 2/3/2022 2:49:00 AM

Very touching, my dearest friend, Michael. The pain a parent feels in his heart , when is separated from his/her child is horrible. May the pain goes away , my friend. God bless you.

Michael Tor
Date: 2/3/2022 4:46:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words Demetrios. Time will tell my friend. You never stop loving your child. Through prayer and reaching out I hope the good Lord will resolve our situation. Yes Sir, the pain a parent feels in their heart can be overwhelming. Thank you for your visit and your valued comforting words my friend... May the good Lord richly bless you, and keep you healthy for many, many, years...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/29/2022 10:08:00 PM

so this is a true story. you had a daughter with a different wife? Sorry, I am just curious. Also I really like this. it's nice to see you writing a personal poem like this.

Michael Tor
Date: 1/30/2022 5:23:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, yes I did. Yes it is pretty true. Love my daughter very much and me and her mothers differences were somewhat extreme. Her mother made it difficult for me to see her and it was always a battle. I gave up after a while, which I shouldnt have. Overtime my daughter I think had issues when I was out of her life. I have her pictures in this box when she was in her early years after 4 or five years old, and I struggle to look at them because it pains me that I wasnt there for her as she was growing up and Im overcome with guilt. I felt I wasnt there enough. When I write ,I wont open soon, reflects my heartache when I see her pictures and the guilt and hurt overcome me. I have to brace myself to look at her pictures, and I want to but my tears start to flow. We are trying to work on our relationship now, it means the world to me. Shes almost done with her Masters degree in Journalism... Thanks for the visit. Blessings your way...

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/29/2022 6:32:00 AM

Awesome write, Michael. I feel the pain of poignant memories. Your poem tugs the heart when thinking about the little girl. Cherish the little box my friend. An excellent poem you wrote.

Michael Tor
Date: 1/29/2022 3:05:00 PM

Thank you Vijay sometimes I wish I could go back in time and cherish every moment that I missed with my daughter Ashley. Thankfully we are communicating now and I hope to make up for some of the times I wasnt there.for her. Thanks for your valued comment...

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/28/2022 10:12:00 PM

Oh such sadness, in this a lovely dedication, Michael. A poem somehow to release the pain. i sure do hope so.

Michael Tor
Date: 1/29/2022 3:08:00 PM

Yes Harry you are very correct in saying that. It does help me release the pain. Thankfully we are talking now and we are getting closer. I need to make up for the time I wasnt there, one day at a time. Thank you for your valued words my friend, hope you are well...