Dearest Daughter Poem by robert allen kelleher

When your mother told me we were having a child,
I didn’t know what to expect.
I was ecstatic and fervent all in the same breath.

For you see
I was a new father to be.

When your mother gave birth
to God’s most precious angel on earth,

I couldn’t believe my eyes
Tears of joy, were on the rise.

All of God's grace,
in one precious face.

We were holding our baby girl, for the first time.
Though I already had been holding you, in my mind.

We couldn’t wait to bring you home.
I couldn’t wait for all the pictures of you to be shown.

I remember the three of us hand in hand
meeting your first grade teacher Mrs. Mann.

As you waved us good-bye,
your mother said to me: don’t you start to cry.

She’ll be okay
on her first day.

Remember when you brought home a baby sparrow?
You tried nursing its broken wing. Even then you were hallow.

When the bird died
you sure cried.

Birds, you said are angels with wings
Yes, they are blessings.

I remember rushing you to emergency
as you played catch the bee.

When your mother asked you, dear
how did you ever get a bee stuck all the way in your ear?

I guess the bee
was faster than me,

You quickly replied.
As they got it out, you never cried.

Sometimes I see you and your mother in the kitchen
There was always something you both were fixing.

As you’ve grown through the years
with all your bumps, scrapes and tears,

You sure have grown into a beautiful young lady I’m proud of.
I know your mother is guiding and watching from above.

You know, there isn’t a day goes by
remember tears I don’t cry.

I miss her in every way
I shall till my passing day.

Well, here you are ready to walk down the aisle
As I wish you both lifetimes of smiles,

I offer this fatherly advise for what it’s worth,
Show your love for each other every day God has you on earth

It is He who brought you together
Always be faithful, honest, and true. Make time for each other, your love be forever

When you do hold a miracle of your own
It’s a feeling like none other known.

You remind me of your mother in every way
I’m proud to say.

You both will have lives of your own
All I ask, is don’t forget your old dad now and then via the phone.

I love you so much.
Keep in touch.

This paralysis is eating me away
Cuts deeper to the core more every day.

What hurts the most, is not physically being with you
There’s nothing I could do.

When you both exchange your sacred vows
Your mother and I, will be there somehow.

Though miles apart
Ever we are in mind and heart.

Love always, your Dad.