Kim Merryman Poet Quatrain

Dancing With Daddy

If I could change one thing from the past,
This is what it would be,
There would be dancing at my wedding reception,
And we'd dance, my daddy and me.

The song that would play, "Cinderella",
About a girl who danced with her dad.
In daddy's arms he would whirl me and twirl me about,
Making my heart both happy and sad.

Happy for the joy of being his princess,
Knowing the depth of his love for me.
Sad because his little girl was a woman now,
All grown up and about to leave.

I'll never experience that dance with my dad,
The years have flown by and he's gone.
But sometimes I close my eyes and I dream,
I'm in daddy's arms whirling on.


7/16/13
Entered in Silent One's Moods contest
Write Me Sad

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Sabrina Niday Hansel August 26, 2013 at 2:25 AM Beautiful! I can relate to it.

Andrea Dietrich July 23, 2013 at 12:12 AM wow, this is so nice. Every girl's dream. congrats, I see you won in the contest~

Cecilia Macfarlane July 18, 2013 at 4:16 PM Aww.....this is so very touching and beautiful. Congrats on a amazing write and win. Hugs

Ilene Bauer July 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM so poignant and tender, kim! i love it! congratulations on a well-deserved win.

Bukang Liwayway July 18, 2013 at 1:34 AM so loving daddy dancing with his Daugter...so sweet poems of yours friend Kim, big congratulations on your win..Cheers!!

Tahera Mannan July 17, 2013 at 10:36 PM So sweet and heart warming. Many warm congrats for this win.

Phyllis Babcock July 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM Oh this is so sad that it makes me want to cry. I danced with my dad on my wedding day and it was a special dance. Awesome. love phyl

Richard Lamoureux July 17, 2013 at 8:14 PM This one brings a tear to my eye. A truly beautiful poem. I can see why it was chosen. Straight to my favorites.

Joseph May July 17, 2013 at 7:45 PM beautiful yet sad...congrats on your win Kim...love

Poet Destroyer A July 17, 2013 at 5:19 PM Congratulations, Kim... always...LINDA

Skat A July 17, 2013 at 4:07 PM Kim,Congratulations with your dancing poem in Giorgio V's contest. have yourself a nice one ~ SKAT ~

Jack Ellison July 17, 2013 at 2:30 PM Awww this is so so sweet, my dear Kim! A heart tugging poem... hugs, Jack xoxox

Isaiah Zerbst July 17, 2013 at 12:34 PM I really like this poem. It is very real and very visual. And the feeling of the poem can't help being felt either. So excellent I must add to my favourites.

Tim Ryerson July 17, 2013 at 5:17 AM Oh yes indeed Kim!...This is so very sad and so very beautiful at the same time...WONDERFUL title too...Not surprised to see this on the winner's list - Tim

Seren Roberts July 17, 2013 at 12:01 AM I love it ...Seren

Carrie Richards July 16, 2013 at 4:28 PM I think perhaps he knows, and will smile to the music of your heart. :) Lovely poem and sentiment, Kim !

Sara Kendrick July 16, 2013 at 4:01 PM Ahhh!!! I really like this sentimental and nostalgic work..Great honor to your father..I am glad that I chose it to read this eve..Thanks for stopping by..Sara Sara Kendrick July 16, 2013 at 4:02 PM Reads like a winner to me..It has great rhythm, flow and rhyme..Sara

Deb Wilson July 16, 2013 at 2:42 PM This is really beautiful and it's true that memories can be healing ...love,Deb

Jawaan Gibbs July 16, 2013 at 1:58 PM I thank you for this poem cause it helped realize that I can still dance with my daughter. Awesome poem! and I look forward to reading more of your work.

Donna Jones July 16, 2013 at 11:45 AM A real heartfelt written poem...sure to place...lovely!

Tara Jennings July 16, 2013 at 10:44 AM I know how you feel, the longing for that parents loving embrace for just one more time