Daughter

A providential miracle,
she captivated me
from birth.
She embodied
an innocence and
wholesome purity
of such sublime quality
that I instantly knew
only God could create
such an extraordinary wonder.

I felt like a child
with his first pet 
when I saw her
and I was drawn to her 
like a magnet of love
that bonded and sealed
human life.

I was compelled to 
cuddle this creative
miracle and marvel at 
God’s handicraft.
From that moment on
she would forever be
the special entity
I called “precious pet.”

When her sister arrived
I was beside myself
with pride.
Immersed in gratitude 
and drenched in joy
I could hardly fathom 
my good fortune..
Sweet as sugar
and cuddly like a bear,
she possessed a sparkle and 
spirit that defined fun
and spelled felicity.
From that very instant
she would forever be 
my precious –
little “Sugar-bear.”

Like a trophy case
with twin Oscars
these sibling darlings
would grow in to my 
proudest accomplishment.
They were and remain
inestimable female prizes 
that would make any dad 
beam with pride 
and proudly proclaim -
“that’s my daughter!”

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 8/9/2011 8:00:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being once again featured this week before the final round of the PoetrySoup International Poetry Contest Ed. The best to you in the contest. Carol
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Date: 8/8/2011 2:38:00 PM
Congrats Ed on your featured poem this week on PS.. a wonderful write to share with luv.. many congrats on having made it to first round competition with this piece in PS contest..G.L. luv.
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Date: 8/2/2011 1:43:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest again Ed I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/10/2010 9:43:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round of the Poetrysoup site contest Ed. The best to you in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/12/2008 4:55:00 PM
Hi Ed. Wow. So sorry I missed this. Our children are most definitely our greatest gifts. You have done yours justice with this awesome tribute! And thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. Have a lovely evening. Love, Shar
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