Daddy's Little Girl

Daddy's Little Girl

I gazed up into his eyes,
As he held me in his arms,
Wrapped in a hospital blanket,
Seeing my father for the first time,
He said: "Never forget how much your Daddy loves you".

Through bitter divorce,
Endless tears fell,
My kindergarten self sensed sadness,
Despite pain and fear of separation,
He said: "Never forget how much your Daddy loves you".

As I grew stronger,
With each day as it passed,
He has always been there with a hug,
Or wise words when they were needed,
He always said: "Never forget how much your Daddy loves you".

When high school days are rough,
And reassurance is needed,
I can always rely on his kindness,
Sometimes all I need to hear is:
"Never forget how much your Daddy loves you".

I love you, Dad.