Bob Quigley Poet Free verse

Daddy's Girl

I gaze upon perfection laid before me
The innocent face of my sleeping child
Auburn hair draped upon her pillow

Lollipops and candy canes
Take possession of her dreams
As she dwells in her world of make believe

I cannot deny that I am her captive
Held in her hand, held in my heart
Her foil to do with as she may
 
I edge closer to the bed
And pause for fear that I will wake her
With the muffled beating of my heart

She stirs, a sigh slipping from her lips
The tiny legs move with quiet rhythm
As she dreams of dancing with the angels

Sleep well, daddy's girl

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Kim Merryman December 27, 2011 at 7:36 PM Bob, this was so beautiful. Congrats on your win! Kim Bob Quigley December 27, 2011 at 10:09 PM Thank you Kim

Kash Poet December 23, 2011 at 10:54 AM A sweet adorable poem here Bob.Congratulations on your win. Bob Quigley December 23, 2011 at 2:12 PM Thank you Kash

Carol Sunshine Brown December 22, 2011 at 6:46 AM Congratulations on your super placement in Andrea's "Word Wizard's" challenge Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley December 22, 2011 at 8:59 AM Thank you Carol, and to you as well

Andrea Dietrich December 22, 2011 at 12:50 AM Bob,this was a really sweet poem, high on the list for both Susan and me. Good going with the words! Congrats. Bob Quigley December 22, 2011 at 8:46 AM Thanks for my placement in your contest Andrea. I'm honored.

Lisa Cooper December 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM wow this brought tears to my eyes, such a sweet tribute to your little one. blessing to you and your wee one! Bob Quigley December 17, 2011 at 10:16 AM Thanks Lisa, but this one's not mine. I'm 72 year old. Would have to be another immaculate conception:) Merry Christmas

Carol Sunshine Brown December 16, 2011 at 6:05 AM I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Bob. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I am going to see if I can write something for a couple contests this weekend. Hope you find the inspiration to do the same. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. Love, Carol Bob Quigley December 16, 2011 at 8:21 AM Thank you and my wishes in return to you and your family. Merry Christmas

Greg Stanley December 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM Bob, how sweet, very well done, good luck. Bob Quigley December 15, 2011 at 10:16 PM Thank you Greg

Anne-Lise Andresen December 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM SWEET Bob,beautiful poem. OXOX Love from Norway and Anne-Lise Bob Quigley December 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM Thank you Anne Lise. I appreciate your kudos

David Williams December 15, 2011 at 11:48 AM Bob very nice image you portray here, good luck..David Bob Quigley December 15, 2011 at 1:55 PM Thank you David