For My Daughter Poem by David Ignatow
For My Daughter
When I die choose a star
and name it after me
that you may know
I have not abandoned
or forgotten you.
You were such a star to me,
following you through birth
and childhood, my hand
in your hand.
When I die
choose a star and name it
after me so that I may shine
down on you, until you join
me in darkness and silence
together.
Breathtaking, Fathers can seem remote as stars growing up in adulation and a bit of fear but, you always know they're there. So, maybe to name one twinkling guiding gift for father can be one twinkling guiding gift from the infinite created by Our Father. The poem is more than sentimental. It is true.
beautiful loving emotions expressed in a lovely poem. Loved it.
people used to confuse me with his daughter-I remember them...She was lucky to have such a thoughtful dad honor her with his poem... I believe her name was 'Yadi'
A loving father's wish to bless and guide his child as always - A lovely piece of poem.
Nice poem from a father to a beloved daughter. Did not like the ending though: until you join me in darkness and silence together. Morbid.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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10/5/2024 7:19:54 PM # 1.0.0.1119
Marvellous...I shall show this poem to my daughter...