Daughter and Father

For My Daughter

My Daughter, I see you looking so beautiful
As I wait for you to join me here
As I look at your radiant face
My eyes release a tear.

So many memories
are flooding my mind
Dearest, adorable, loving
daughter of mine.

I see you as a baby
So sweet in your bed
Then with ponytails
Springing out of your head!

I see you with toys
And sandboxes and such
All through your life
I've loved you so much!

Now today I am expected
To be strong and say
That yes, I agree
To give you away.

I see you so bravely
Hold your bouquet
As we walk together
On your special day.

I pray my sweet daughter
That you life will be
Blessed wth the kind of joy
That you brought to me.

But remember my child
Whatever you do
And wherever life leads you
I'm here for you!

Thena

Daddy

Daddy, I see you standing there
Waiting for me to come to you.
I pause only a moment in
This day my dreams come true.

I look at your dear face and then
My face permits a little grin
For there is a tear upon your cheek
And if I don't smile, I know I'll weep.

As I look at you, I can tell
That memories are going
through your mind as well.
You see my smile and you smile too
Oh the wonderfulness of you!

The wedding march begins to play
And I clutch my bridal bouquet
How I would love to know what is in your mind
Wonderful, dear, loving Father of mine.
Thena

Father of the Bride

He stands by her side
Once known as "Daddy"
But today "Father of the Bride"
And through silent tears
His heart is full of pride.
She was his baby only moments ago
His darling little girl
Now she marries her sweetheart
And he says she is a rare treasure-a pearl.
They both love her in different ways
But she will be Daddy's precious little girl
To the end of their days.

Thena