David Meade Poet Free verse

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I wrote you a poem for your special day!!  As I was writing, I reminisced of the many moments we shared over the years.  So many good times but one of my favorite memories is laying on the floor reading stories . . . following Laura Ingalls across the upper Midwest, fighting good and evil with Gandalf and Frodo, hanging out with Harry, Hermione, and Ron . . . rich adventures cuddled up on the floor or snuggled up on the futon in the sunroom!  In these sweet moments our hearts were filled with adventure – a father-daughter forever! 

During these crazy times of a world-wide pandemic, fear and uncertainty filling our days, you all were able to adjust all your wedding plans with simple grace and calmness.  A testament to the love you have for each other and for your family and friends.  I love you sweetheart, with all my heart!! 

 

This Day

I knew this day would come
When the doctor announced
It’s a girl!

I knew this day would come
When the pastor called you by name
I baptize you in the name 
Father, Son and Holy Spirit!

I knew this day would come
As I sang you goodnight songs
“. . . now the light has gone away . . . “
“. . . what a friend we have in Jesus . . . “

I knew this day would come
Cuddled up together at day’s end
Reading our adventure stories
Praying side-by-side
“. . .  now I lay me . . . 

I knew this day would come
Basketball games in the St. Paul gym
Kristen, Becca, and Allie Hoop
Free-throws, Sweaty socks, laughter
A ride home from Austin with
Zoe, a golden retriever 

I knew this day would come
Confirming your faith
“… let us run with perseverance the race marked for us,
Fixing our eyes on Jesus
The pioneer and perfecter of faith”

I knew this day would come
Learning to drive
High School, new friends, teachers
HOBY – servant leadership
A time of growth and learning
The Marinist Award

I knew this day would come
The Big Decision – what college
USC or Villanova 
Hanging out in Florida –  Final decision!
Villanova

I knew this day would come
Singapore – freshman study aboard
Friendships, Fun, Food, Fantastic adventures
Graduating with honors and smiles – Nova Nation
A girl grown into a 
Beautiful young lady!

I knew this day would come
When I would meet him!
Hiking in Colorado with a delightful young man
How delighted I was to discover
He was the young man I was praying for you

I knew this day would come
When I would give you into the hands of another 
And now . . .
And now this day has come
When vows are exchanged
Two lives coming together begin
A new life-long love journey 

I knew this day would come
And I feel incredibly bless to be here with you
I also know there are many more days to come!
A Father-Daughter love-bond
This Day
Forever


Live and Love Generously
David Meade

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Eileen Manassian July 30, 2023 at 2:46 AM What a beautiful beautiful tribute. Your daughter is blessed to have you for a father. I'm sad you're no longer here. Hugs from little one

Linda Alice Fowler August 30, 2022 at 12:26 PM Where are you David Meade. I'd love to meet you here. The poem is lovely and reminds me of the good times spent with my father. One of a kind, and only his. I would not let him "give me away" when I married. Such a close bond! Linda

Connie Marcum Wong August 27, 2022 at 10:58 PM You are missed my friend. Please return to us if you are able. Blessings xxoo

Connie Marcum Wong March 22, 2022 at 9:22 AM What a treasure this poem must be for your lovely daughter. I wish I had known my father. This is so beautiful sharing your memories of the passing years. Thank you David. You are a wonderful caring father and you are blessed to have each other. Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2020 at 1:41 PM LIke jan down here, I never had this daddy bond either, so I can't even fathom it

Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2020 at 1:40 PM how utterly wonderful, David!! So exciting for her too. gosh, she went to Asia for study abroad? I did mine in Spain!

Jan Allison October 4, 2020 at 12:08 PM Oh David what a beautiful tribute to your daughter on her special day, I am sure she cherishes the precious memories you have detailed so vividly. I wish i had had this sort of close relationship with my own father, alas it was not meant to be. Many congratulations to the happy couple:-) hugs Jan xx