Tasha Dilbert-Bennett Poet Rhyme

A Mother's Prayer For Her Daughter

I want my child to be like me, in every single way,
No, I want my child to enjoy her youth and scream and jump and play,
I want her to defend herself in walk, in talk, in stance,
 But I want her to defend herself without using her hands,
My child, I want her to be smart like me, so she can control her heart,
Let no man come and insult her intelligence and then take her apart, 
I want her to be strong and brave so she can face hard times,
But I don’t want her to be afraid to cry at any time,
I want my child, my only child to live a holy life,
Not wallow in incertitude until the day she dies,
Dear God, I know this is too much, but please just grant me this,
I want my child, my precious child to be the very best there is.

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Beata Agustin June 19, 2024 at 8:35 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Poet Destroyer A February 15, 2016 at 12:13 PM Tasha, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA

Skat A November 15, 2015 at 10:41 PM Tasha, I really enjoyed this poem thanks for sharing **SKAT**