The Gift

What do you give a girl who is like a daughter to you?

                  When you want do give her everything.

            What do you give a girl who is like a daughter to you?

             When you have barely enough to support yourself.

           What do you give a girl who is like a daughter to you?

             You tell her you love her and keep on telling her.

           What do you give a girl who is like a daughter to you?

                  You tell her how proud you are of her.

     When she falls (and she will) you give her your hand and help her up.

                  You give her a shoulder to lean on,

     and tell her again how proud you are of her and next time it will work
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Date: 1/2/2022 3:01:00 AM
Creative and encouraging work. Kindness and an uplifting spirit helps in any situation. Sara
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Date: 5/5/2017 1:33:00 PM
Love is the best we can give any child. So happy you have such a lovely relationship with your goddaughter.
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Arnold Nelson
Date: 5/5/2017 7:15:00 PM
Thank you very much.
Date: 5/5/2017 7:35:00 AM
Welcome, Arnie. The things you offer your god daughter are far more valuable than any thing material in nature. Well done.
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Arnold Nelson
Date: 5/5/2017 8:00:00 AM
thank you very much
Date: 5/4/2017 7:04:00 PM
She will always remember your attitude of love for her, and your shoulder when things get tough.
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Arnold Nelson
Date: 5/5/2017 4:08:00 AM
Thank You so much.
Date: 5/4/2017 2:08:00 PM
Thank you so much for all the beautiful comments. I am not a poet but this poem came to me late one night. This poem was for my God-Daughter who I love very much. God has not allowed to to help her much with material things but he gave me plenty of love and understanding to give her. I give her all my love that I can. She has blessed me with a granddaughter now. I am very happy
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Date: 5/4/2017 1:51:00 PM
great poet
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Arnold Nelson
Date: 5/4/2017 2:09:00 PM
Thank You so much.
Date: 5/4/2017 8:49:00 AM
A beautiful piece filled with love and support. I hope you gave her this lovely poem Arnold:) Amitiés
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Arnold Nelson
Date: 5/4/2017 2:10:00 PM
thank you very much
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