A Fathers Daughter

She is the apple in my eye She is the sun that radiates from the sky She is the moon and the stars up above She is my daughter- she is my love. She brightens up the darkest night She is my guiding light. From the second she was born My life turned completely around I had purpose, and a love profound. The smile on her face, and those piercing eyes “ this was life” - I can’t deny. When she grabs your finger and Squeezes it with all her might It becomes a most beautiful sight. The time goes by quickly as she starts to grow And you take her Christmas shopping Or her first picture show. When she first starts realizing What boys are all about And with her friends, she giggles and shouts. Then as a father you know, it’s getting Close to that time when she will no longer be mine. She will no longer be daddy s little girl She has become a gem, a diamond. A pearl. She is now the treasure that men are seeking And it’s a thought that I am keeping. Will they value this treasure the same as me Because if not-“they better set her free.” She knows that when she is hurt and in despair I will never turn my back- I’ll always be there. She is my life, my blood, my soul She is the one that keeps me whole. I will give up everything that I’ve Gained in this life. For her I will make the ultimate sacrifice.