Jasmine

Jasmine…
                Your getting to be a big girl now; sometimes I feel I have failed you
Jasmine…
	It is not because I didn’t love you or didn’t care
Jasmine....
	Daddy is not perfect.  I’ve made mistakes;
	But being away from you has been a constant heartache
Jasmine…
	In the past, I have chased women and ran the streets;
	But if I could, I would change the past in a heartbeat!
Jasmine….
	There were nights I laid awake thinking only of you;
	If only you could feel my heartache and what I have gone through
Jasmine….
	Eight years away from you has been long enough!
	I am about to come home and I’m gonna give you all my love!
Jasmine….
	I need you princess- like the air I breathe
Jasmine….
	More than life, and nothing less, yes, this time I will never leave!!!

*Dedicated to my oldest daughter, Jasmine Ann Anderson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Alford Avatar
October 1, 2010 at 4:48 PM
This is very sweet :) you are a great dad!!love, steph
K. Avatar
May 25, 2010 at 9:57 PM
This is such a heartfelt write for your lovely daughter, Jimmy :) despite everything, she sure is lucky to have a daddy who loves her very much!
Guzzi Avatar
May 22, 2010 at 5:38 PM
I'm sure she'll love this! Being a good Dad is very important. Light 7 Love
Haick Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 10:29 AM
JAM, My heart is filled to overflowing, still!! God is showing you just how much he loves you everyday!! You know what I mean! Enjoy and hold on to the message He is sending..never let go 'cause He is never letting go of you..regardless of your circumstance..He's got you! Jasmine will always cherish this..sent your e-mail this a.m. Love, PB
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May 20, 2010 at 8:02 AM
What a moving tribute to your affection for your daughter, Jimmy. I'm so glad you'll soon be reunited. That's wonderful news! Make every moment with her count, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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