NKP Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 This is jut a poem it made me cry, i got it sent by email the other day and i thought i would post it here Daddy's Poem Her hair was up in a pony tail, her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at school, and she couldn't wait to go. But her mommy tried to tell her, that she probably should stay home. Why the kids might not understand, if she went to school alone. But she was not afraid; she knew just what to say. What to tell her classmates of why he wasn't there today. But still her mother worried, for her to face this day alone. And that was why once again, she tried to keep her daughter home. But the little girl went to school eager to tell them all. About a dad she never sees a dad who never calls. There were daddies along the wall in back, for everyone to meet. Children squirming impatiently, anxious in their seats. One by one the teacher called a student from the class. To introduce their daddy, as seconds slowly passed. At last the teacher called her name, every child turned to stare. Each of them was searching, for a man who wasn't there. Where's her daddy at?" she heard a boy call out. She probably doesn't have one," another student dared to shout. And from somewhere near the back, she heard a daddy say, Looks like another deadbeat dad, too busy to waste his day." The words did not offend her, as she smiled up at her Mom. And looked back at her teacher, who told her to go on. And with hands behind her back, slowly she began to speak. And out from the mouth of a child, came words incredibly unique. My Daddy couldn't be here, because he lives so far away. But I know he wishes he could be, since this is such a special day. And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know. All about my daddy, and how much he loves me so. He loved to tell me stories he taught me to ride my bike. He surprised me with pink roses, and taught me to fly a kite. We used to share fudge sundaes, and ice cream in a cone. And though you cannot see him. I'm not standing here alone. Cause my daddy's always with me, even though we are apart I know because he told me, he'll forever be in my heart". With that, her little hand reached up, and lay accross her chest. Feeling her own heartbeat, beneath her favorite dress. And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads, her mother stood in tears. Proudly watching her daughter, who was wise beyond her years. For she stood up for the love of a man not in her life. Doing what was best for her, doing what was right. And when she dropped her hand back down, staring straight into the crowd. She finished with a voice so soft, but its message clear and loud. I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star. And if he could, he'd be here, but heaven's just too far. You see he was a policeman and died just this past year When airplanes hit the towers and taught Americans to fear. But sometimes when I close my eyes, it's like he never went away." And then she closed her eyes, and saw him there that day. And to her mothers amazement, she witnessed with surprise. A room full of daddies and children, all starting to close their eyes. Who knows what they saw before them, who knows what they felt inside. Perhaps for merely a second, they saw him at her side. I know you're with me Daddy," to the silence she called out. And what happened next made believers, of those once filled with doubt. Not one in that room could explain it, for each of their eyes had been closed. But there on the desk beside her, was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose. And a child was blessed, if only for a moment, by the love of her shining star. And given the gift of believing, that heaven is never too far. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but then an entire life to forget them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaRaHmArIe8588 Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 This poem has been going around since sept 11th happened..hah but still a very good and sad poem! I always pass it around when i receive it in my email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DN Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 It is a sad poem and I understand why it is special for you kita. I hope it also comforts you in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRSOV Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I have never seen this poem before, but it definitely touched my heart. Thank you for sharing kita, PR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillTheSilence Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 wow... i've been thinking of how to solve my own problems lately, but seeing something like this makes me wonder why they even matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottoogreen Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 Hi kita, It's a lovely poem which makes me miss my dad too and it reminds me to be a good dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherBrokenDoll Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I've read that poem many times but still i cry! Its so touching and sad and whoever wrote that is so talented! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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