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Daddy's Girl

by whitneygkinder

My beautiful daughter She had to grow up too fast One night everything changed "Sweetie, the pain won't last." The funeral came and went There's a new angel in the sky She's handled it so well "Sweetie, you have your Mama's eyes." Now I'm starting to worry She's dwelling in the past It's going to be okay one day "Sweetie, the pain won't last." It's been almost a year I still hear her crying at night I'm a helpless father "Sweetie, it's gonna be alright." She faces her demons But still smiles everyday Life knocks us down sometimes "Sweetie, you're gonna be okay." Hearing her laugh gives me hope Seeing her smile gives me peace She is her Mother's daughter "Sweetie, someday the pain will cease." Now it's her Senior year Time has flown by so fast I'm so proud of my baby girl "Sweetie, the pain won't last."
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Comments (29)

Ashwarya
So beautiful... Truly the pain doesn't last too long,.. im mesmerized..I love it
acapnomore
Amazing poem so powerful and incredibly moving
Saltandlight116
<p>Wow, that is so inpsiring. This poem is so beautiful and vulnerable. You really opened yourself up for the world to see, and that is so admirable. God Bless.</p>
K.T.Arlene
<p>Amazing work! I loved it!</p>
TamingOfSeaWolves
<p>this is amazing and obviously personal i love it</p>
Clarence Patrick
lovely one, it sure gives me a hit.
Skylar Marie
<p>This brought tears to my eyes! Stay Strong Hun...</p>
ChaotiCleverity
<p>This was very beautiful, I could feel the emotions being conveyed through the poem. I also like your writing style.</p>
tdelyons
<p>This is beautiful,point. blank. period. I like how interpreted what you thought your father would say&nbsp;</p>
ELEEWS33
<p>Beautiful.</p>
whitneygkinder
Thank you so much for the kind words.
whitneygkinder
I actually wrote this for my father! But thank you! I know he loves me very much!
whitneygkinder
Thank you so much!
whitneygkinder
Thank you so much!
whitneygkinder
This poem is incredibly real, I felt every emotion in it. Thank you!
whitneygkinder
Thanks!
whitneygkinder
Thank you so much, I am glad you thought so!
whitneygkinder
Thank you so much!
whitneygkinder
Hello guys! Thank you for all the positive comments on my poem. I actually wrote this poem Senior year for my father. My mother passed away suddenly when I was 14, and it was just me and my dad. I wrote this poem thinking about the things he would say to me, and how he must feel watching his child deal with the death of her mother. I am now a Sophomore in College, and my Dad is still my best friend/ support system.
whitneygkinder
Thank you so much! I Actually wrote this poem Senior year for my father. My mother passed away suddenly when I was 14, and it was just me and my dad. I wrote this poem thinking about the things he would say to me, and how he must feel watching his child deal with the death of her mother.
GGicefire
<p>Have to take a minute to figure it out</p><p>But true pain, hurt</p><p>It's not invincible</p><p>Not immortal.</p><p>The pain won't last--</p><p>You're right.</p><p>It takes an open heart to realise these things.</p><p>You know more than you think.</p>
Shoegirl14
<p>You sir are wonderful! I hope she knows how much you love her!</p>
GirlyChic97
<p>I really like this poem; it brings out the feelings of grief of pride. Good job! (:</p>
Onelove_JC
<p>Very touching.. Liked it a lot&nbsp;</p>
14cscalfano
<p>living, breathing words. job well done</p>
AsiaMarieMC
<p>nice!</p>
Miszunderstud
<p>This. is. beautiful.</p>
Mistakess
<p>It was so beautiful and seems so heartfelt. I loved it!</p>
lizardoa21
<p>beautiful work if it is alright i would love to know your inspiration for writing this.</p>

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