Daughter-Whenever You Smile Poem by Jesu Johnson

When you smile you light the world.
I'm so proud you are my girl!!!
You make gentle winds blow, birds sing,
when they hear a mere mention of your name.

Do you know the joy you bring???

The world and it's turbulent ways,
come rushing, pushing
battering, and crushing,
but the sound your voice,
soothes and hushes.

The world and its unwavering,
unsavoring remarks,
seem overwhelming,
declaring to me,
'is that the best that you've got'?

But then you say,
just a few words,
'Dad, I love you'
and the world don't stand a chance,
I'm back in this fight, ready to stand!!!

All the while,
and all the time,
I keep you, first,
upon my mind.

All the time,
and all the while,
thinking of you,
and whenever you smile.