Lily's Picture

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My 8 year old daughter in Albuquerque, Lily, made this for me to give a judge here in Houston while I was frantic and emphatic and all of the things you become when you're blindsided by absurdities - When I saw this picture and letter everything immediately slowed and I felt at peace knowing that it didn't matter what any court document said - I knew the truth, God knew the truth, and people who filed documents knew the truth - But more importantly, my daughters did. It still makes me cry to read.

So I wrote kind of a fun sonnet for her to say thank you.

My darling daughter know I love you so, And though I know I say it less than should, (Though don’t I know it’s true of how you glow) You brighten life more than your daddy could; Think of the mountaintops near where you live, That roll enchantment through a desert state, Where sand should be instead’s vegetative - Just like the light you shine when time is late; Because although I know you know I lack, And please believe I know you owe me zip, When awful lies were said behind my back, You stood for truth and helped me keep a grip; So to my Lily Belle that heaven sent – I hope you know how much your picture meant.

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Jan Allison

Date: 10/6/2016 6:50:00 AM

What a wonderful letter your daughter wrote - a great testament to your love ... the poem is fabulous Phillip - you should give it to her when she is older and she will truly understand what an impact it had on you . Such a touching poem and picture - one of your best Phillip:-) hugs jan xx

Phillip Garcia
Date: 10/6/2016 6:17:00 PM

Thank you Jan :) I appreciate you always

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/5/2016 7:47:00 PM

This tears at the heart. What a touching love poem to your daughter..and no matter what is said, and done... She will always have this poem to know her daddy's love. :)

Phillip Garcia
Date: 10/6/2016 6:18:00 PM

The pen is mightier than the court! Thank you Carrie :)

Daniel Turner

Date: 10/5/2016 9:18:00 AM

There is just something special about daddies and daughters. This touched my heart, Phillip. Just remember, it's inevitable, when people place you on a pedestal, there is always going to be a fall. Teenagers take a different view. Only YOU can determine how far.

Phillip Garcia
Date: 10/6/2016 6:18:00 PM

More wise words from a man much wiser than I - thank you Daniel

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/5/2016 8:59:00 AM

Wow, I'm sure she would be as proud of this lovely sonnet as you are of her picture:) p.s- your new pic is awesome:)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/5/2016 8:49:00 AM

awe, touching write ... Precious .. LINDA

Abosede Ogundare

Date: 10/5/2016 8:38:00 AM

You have built your little mansion in her heart, and it can never be demolished, she truly loves you as you love her...what happens outside that should not really count. I love this!