Phillip Garcia Poet Sonnet

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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.

Lily's Picture

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 October 6, 2016 at 6:50 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 October 6, 2016 at 6:17 PM Thank you Jan :) I appreciate you always

Carrie Richards October 5, 2016 at 7:47 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 October 6, 2016 at 6:18 PM The pen is mightier than the court! Thank you Carrie :)

Daniel Turner October 5, 2016 at 9:18 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 October 6, 2016 at 6:18 PM More wise words from a man much wiser than I - thank you Daniel

Joanna Daniel October 5, 2016 at 8:59 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 October 5, 2016 at 8:49 AM awe, touching write ... Precious .. LINDA

Abosede Ogundare October 5, 2016 at 8:38 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!