John Valasco Poet Rhyme

Daughter- Dad

Daughter-Dad.                                                      John Valasco.   July 2025
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Daughter
   You held me close
   but let me look out ,
   to people, friends, 
   pets to touch,
   to the sun and moon,
   clouds, rain, snow
   and space.
   I could feel your warmth,
   your voice, your heartbeat,
   your breath on my head,
   you tickled me and we laughed,
   you always kept me close
   and safe.
   It was a great seat,
   to see your world, my world also,
   from the vantage point of a grown child.
   You wanted me to see, to hear
   the world, so that when it was my turn,
   it wasn’t a surprise , but beautiful
   with grace.

Dad
   You let me hold you
   in my arms.  You were
   front and center for so much.
   Trips to pick apples,
   find the perfect Christmas tree
   and tasting hot chocolate afterward,
   your star shined.
   To hear your voice,
   your laughter would make me smile.
   Sometimes a tickle
   would make you squiggle.
   Other times you fell asleep,
   I still held you front and center,
   you were so kind.
   I was the luckiest dad
   to have you so close,
   the adventures we shared
   have lasted our lifetimes.
   Holding you close now
   means a big ol’ hug,
   you are on my mind.

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