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My Little Girl

My Little Girl
            by Amy Swanson (c) July 2007

I may not ever do great things,
or change the world at all -

but there is someone in whose eyes
I know I stand quite tall.

She brings each problem, each concern,
and trusts in me to find

the answer that will soothe her heart
and bring her peace of mind.

A band-aid, or a hug, or smile,
is all she ever asks -

I find life’s greatest joys
in these humbling, gentle tasks.

When there are days that I feel sad,
betrayed by all the world,

I look at her and my heart smiles -
my precious little girl.

Copyright © Amy Swanson | Year Posted 2008

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Alan Fitz Date: 3/14/2009 7:05:00 PM I like this one a lot , true expression of a mothers love for her little girl . well done Login to Reply

Belinda Parish Date: 2/8/2009 9:55:00 AM An absolutely great little poem. Kids do have a tendency to brighten up our days, don't they. Login to Reply

John Heck Date: 12/27/2008 9:53:00 AM Amy - Congratulations on your feature this week! Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year. Peace always, John Login to Reply

Sue Mason Date: 12/26/2008 5:08:00 PM Beautiful tribute to your daughter, Amy and one I'm sure she will come to treasure. This is a beautiful write to be a feature here at the Soup this week! Congratulations! Login to Reply

Vince Suzadail Jr. Date: 12/23/2008 4:57:00 PM Great for a re-read. Congrats Amy on your poem "My Little Girl" being featured. Vince Login to Reply

Daver Austin Date: 12/23/2008 1:29:00 PM This piece is very simple, very perfect. Congrats on the selection. Love, daver Login to Reply

John Loving Iii Date: 12/23/2008 1:05:00 PM you have a treasure that is beyond measure the most valuable on earth. congradulations on you feature. john Login to Reply

Barbara Washington Date: 12/23/2008 4:44:00 AM Beautiful poem, congrats on being featured. Login to Reply

Mickey Pig Knuckles Date: 12/22/2008 9:46:00 PM Oh Amy, what a beautiful poem you have composed here for your readers as its meaning is nothing but love. I commend you for a wonderful poem and offer my congratulations for being featured. Thank You for sharing such a gem Amy. May your holiday season be safe and filled with warm love... MPK Login to Reply

Raul Moreno Date: 12/22/2008 9:13:00 PM Congrats on being featured this week, Happy Holidays...Raul Login to Reply

Debbie Guzzi Date: 12/22/2008 2:37:00 PM Lucky lucky woman, lucky child you know what is valuable and beautiful. Keep um coming Light & Love Debbie Guzzi PS This is Beauty and should be in my contest. ;)Happy Holy Days Login to Reply

Michael Jordan Date: 12/21/2008 8:59:00 PM Amy - Congrats on having your poetry featured this week – Merry Christmas & God Bless, MJ Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 12/21/2008 6:08:00 PM Congratulations Amy...this poem made me smile before, and I'm glad to have a second chance to smile! Happy Holidays!~ Carrie Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 12/21/2008 5:15:00 PM Congrats on being featured. Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 12/21/2008 3:59:00 PM Congratulations Amy on your featured write of the week! Warmest wishes for a beautiful holiday! Love, Shar Login to Reply

Robin L. Gass Date: 12/8/2008 4:38:00 PM They do grow so fast and sometimes you wish they were small again, even the days when they can frazzle you. This is a beautiful poem and wonderful tribute to your daughter. Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Love Robin Login to Reply

Vince Suzadail Jr. Date: 11/25/2008 6:10:00 PM Enjoy each and every moment, Amy. They grow so fast. I had 2 teenage boys when my twins were born.(Boy and Girl). My wife had 3 brothers, I had four so my daughter (now 25) has been pretty much spoiled and I'd spoil her again in an instant. This poem was special but not as special as the little girl it was written about. Beautiful write. Your poem has "loving mother" written all through it. Vince Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 11/25/2008 6:02:00 AM Our children are the most precious gifts of all. Enjoy every moment, as you already know it goes so very fast. Beautiful. love, Shar Login to Reply

Amy Swanson Date: 11/24/2008 1:08:00 PM Thank you! :) I appreciate the kind words. My little girl is the sunshine in my sky, that's the truth... children are such a blessing. :) Blessings to you as well. Amy Login to Reply

Michaela Payne Date: 11/24/2008 12:58:00 PM aww this is so precious, children can always seem to cheer you up, they are so innocent and they only see the good in people. your little girl sound precious. Wonderful write, blessings, ~Michaela~ Login to Reply