Blessing To My Daughter

I remember when my daughter was born, 
She had such an adorable face. 
She was the best companion ever, so
I dragged her all over the place.
She had the kindest spirit I’d ever known
And courage like that of a lion.
She was so smart that she breezed through 
School without ever really tryin’.
Graced with looks, brains and personality,
I knew that even the sky would be no limit.
She could do whatever she wanted, and 
Choose her fate which ever way she’d spin-it.
Now, my BabyGirl is married with a baby of her own.
I ponder where the time went and how it is she’s grown.
It’s more than empty nest syndrome,
Now that she is gone.
I’ve lost the best part of me, but
I have to carry on.
When I hear her sweet, sweet voice,
Although it’s miles away,
I proudly pretend my BabyGirl 
Is close to me that day.
And when reality hits me as,
Of course, it always does.
I reminisce our days together and
The way it always was.
Then, I smile and cry simultaneously
Because our time just didn’t last.
And, I inwardly bless my daughter 
For every moment of our past.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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La France Avatar
November 9, 2010 at 4:04 AM
"I ponder where time went" oh, I recall days with my own Mom, we had a truly special bond, mother, daughter, friends, we did so many things together "I reminisce our days" Now that she is gone to heaven "our time just didn't last" you have some wonderful lines in your poem, you are blessed with a skill of taking the reader into your soul, and thanks for commenting on my poetry~~
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January 13, 2010 at 2:53 PM
Beautiful write that expressive the love that most mothers feel for their children. You have done a great job in putting it together. Keep your creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
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January 2, 2010 at 10:01 AM
My daughter is in Florida and I'm in Pa. I get the blues now and then but she's going to do okay. I love the sentiment in this one. Vince
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October 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations on having your wonderful poem featured!! ~Trudy~
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October 17, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Kimberely: I liked your poem and am pleased to see someone writing rhyming poetry. Your sentiment was beautiful. Will you forgive me, though, if I correct your grammar...it's a problem I have & I mean no offense, but the past-tense of the word DRAG is DRAGGED, not DRUG. :-) ***Danielle***
George   Avatar
October 15, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Beautiful tribute to your daughter, kimberely. Congratulations on this lovely feature of the week. Lainie
Augustus Avatar
October 15, 2009 at 1:45 PM
Very nice! I hoped you shared this with her. Congratulations on a winning feature!
Sheart Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 3:10 PM
Very heartfelt. Congrats on your feature poem this week Kim. Love Light Truth Patty
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October 12, 2009 at 2:03 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week Kimberly >> James,x
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October 12, 2009 at 3:52 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Kimberly. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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October 11, 2009 at 4:51 PM
Nice tribute to your daughter. Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
Freeman Avatar
September 30, 2009 at 7:06 PM
A beautiful tribute to an adorable daughter. Your pride and joy, I can see, I have two granddaughter, that are my pride and joy. WELCOME TO POETRY SOUP, Sincerely Moses
Fraser Avatar
September 21, 2009 at 5:07 PM
Beautiful poem Kimberly>>James
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