when I look at you
I see my world:
I know for instance
that only when you
are truly happy, your
dimple shows, I know
your laugh as well
as your tone of voice
I know what will
make everything
for the moment
at least, okay.
I know at night
when I braid your
hair, how each
strand represents
the princess in you
and yet, the length
of miracles in you.
I know your favorite
lullaby by heart.
As far as the rest,
like the unknown
places I have heard
of, yet to travel,
is what the currency
would be without
you. I know that I
wouldn’t know
where to take us
for picnics or tea, or
the best spot
would be to feed
the birds. I wouldn’t
know where to
connect the old
me with the new
you, because that
is foreign, overseas
travel and I only
fly domestically.
Yes, beloved daughter, more tenor in this version. More richness, vibrancy. Good go!
I love your window through this postcard into your life with your darling Dahlia!
thank you, I really appreciate your comment! I am glad you enjoyed it, and it is definitely a window into my life with her!! She is my biggest blessing, which I also receive on a daily basis. thank you again for your note –