(At the bowling alley, Annabelle enjoys adult horseback rides on Mom's shoulders.)
My
last poetry collection, titled All His Gifts: Poems on Love, Life, and Loss,
paid tribute to my wife, Lisa, in her honor. Therefore, in the same light, I
also seek to create a poetry anthology that will also honor my daughter,
Annabelle. As I continue to write and entertain my own muse, this poem, My
Swan River Daisy, struck a chord of heartstrings for this new special
collection to now come forward. Read and enjoy the love expressions for my
daughter.
My Swan River
Daisy
You
are my swan river daisy!
For your fond smiles, I stand amazed.
Graced with your giggles and affections,
Daises sprinkled in sundials,
My love for you is crazy!
For your fond smiles, I stand amazed.
Graced with your giggles and affections,
Daises sprinkled in sundials,
My love for you is crazy!
You
are my swan river daisy!
The light pours in through the shaded trees.
Roots glisten in water that flows
From rain-shadowed clouds of blessings.
You
are my swan river daisy!
Unexpected surprises teach me to flourish,
Even though my heart feels malnourished.
My mind no longer remains hushed.
You
are my swan river daisy!
Turn towards my arms to encompass my love.
Raise those hugs surrounded by hope.
My fatherly voice will guide your way.
You
are my swan river daisy!
I mix the soil for a simple rush of joy,
Especially with thoughts of a brotherly boy
Whose happiness will soon annoy.
You
are my swan river daisy!
Turn towards what is good, what is calm,
What is peaceful, what is right,
Toward the valued wonders of this world.
You
are my swan river daisy!
Choose the path of selfless yet esteemed.
Stand confident yet stellar in lights beamed.
After seconds asleep, your face shines dreamed.
You
are my swan river daisy!
For your fond smiles, I stand amazed.
Graced with your giggles and affections,
Daises sprinkled in sundials,
My love for you is crazy!
5/17/22
The light pours in through the shaded trees.
Roots glisten in water that flows
From rain-shadowed clouds of blessings.
Unexpected surprises teach me to flourish,
Even though my heart feels malnourished.
My mind no longer remains hushed.
Turn towards my arms to encompass my love.
Raise those hugs surrounded by hope.
My fatherly voice will guide your way.
I mix the soil for a simple rush of joy,
Especially with thoughts of a brotherly boy
Whose happiness will soon annoy.
Turn towards what is good, what is calm,
What is peaceful, what is right,
Toward the valued wonders of this world.
Choose the path of selfless yet esteemed.
Stand confident yet stellar in lights beamed.
After seconds asleep, your face shines dreamed.
For your fond smiles, I stand amazed.
Graced with your giggles and affections,
Daises sprinkled in sundials,
My love for you is crazy!
Here are the
latest photo captures of my dearest daughter and darling!
(Annabelle giggles and interacts with river otters at Grandfather Mountain State Park, although she calls them "puppies.")
(Annabelle plays peek-a-boo with Daddy's ball caps.)
(Annabelle finds a large egg during her Easter egg hunt.)
(Annabelle says, "Ooooh, I found a special egg that I really like.")
(While Mom loses at the claw game, Annabelle poses for another cute picture.)
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