31 January 2012

A Hero Because

by Diane Carlisle

My daughter wrote this poem about her dad. I see all the truth in it and I'm so touched by it that I wanted to share it with you. This is my family, and I know I'm blessed.

A hero because...

He has everything he could ever want,
Though growing up with absolutely nothing.
He tried his best to reach success,
In return is looked up to by many.
He is twice the father as most,
Because he knows the feeling of losing one.
He is there for me,
When no one else is.
He is the man who has my heart,
In doing so he has my love.
He tries his hardest to stay healthy,
In hopes of walking me down the aisle.
He is my Daddy,
The only man I can depend on.

I picked this photo out for a representation of the poem.

24 comments:

  1. Wow. Your daughter is so wise and sensitive. This is truly awesome. Congratulations!

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  2. Thank you, Julia and Kelly. I want my daughter to know this is a big deal. Thank you for seeing it too!

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  3. Love it and very true :-)

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  4. What a wonderful poem. It sounds like your husband is every bit the father every girl wants to have!

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  5. Very sweet--I especially love the part about how he is the only man she can depend on. He is definitely a hero!

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  6. What a lovely family! You daughter sounds wise and mature beyond her years; I expect she will do well at whatever she chooses. Best of luck to her as she embarks on a criminal justice career.

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  7. Daughters love their moms too, but their is nothing stronger than a daughters love for her Dad!Great Poem!!

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  8. That's lovely. It made me wish I had that...

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  9. This is SO very special! It's not only beautifully written, but it is heartfelt, as well. Please thank your daughter for allowing you to share it with us :)

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  10. Oh, I have tears in my eyes. What a beautiful poem and message of the love between dads and daughters. So glad you shared...

    Mysti

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  11. Thank you for all the feedback. I can't wait to share them with my daughter. I think it's wonderful for young people to see how much their works and creations are appreciated, especially those which come from their heartfelt experiences.

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  12. Your daughter is so wise to appreciate all she has been given! Just wonderful.

    Warm regards,
    Lois W. Stern

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    1. My reply section is fixed! Thank you, she is so outspoken too. Gets it from her mama. :)

      Thanks for stopping by. Feel free to grab some hot chocolate and connect in the blog-o-sphere.

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  13. Hello! I'm new to your blog from the critique blogfest, and I'm happy to meet you!

    Great poem by your daughter!

    As far as critiquing your blog: I would encourage you to put a picture of you near the top of your blog and move your blog follower fan box up higher.

    :)

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    1. Thank you! I am going to take your advice right now! I'm moving the followers up, but I'll wait on a picture of myself. I need to find one that has some of my blog colors in it.

      Thanks for the feedback!

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  14. That poem is so sweet! I found you through Rena Traxel's site. We are fellow Liebster winners. Congrats on your win and I'll be following from now on!

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    1. thank you, Amy! I need to check out this award! lol

      See you soon.

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  15. Very nice poem. Simple words often have more power and impact than vocabulary gymnastics.

    Chris

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    1. Thank you, Chris. My husband saw that I posted this poem and he goes, "Why'd you post Chelsey's poem on the internet? It's supposed to be private."

      I let him know that I asked her permission first, so he couldn't complain any longer. :)

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  16. Sweet! She has really grown up!

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    1. I just read all these comments to her and she's just beaming with pride! :)

      As well she should, in my opinion. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

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  17. What an absolutely terrific poem! It is very sincere and insightful, and definitely a talent that should be encouraged. Does she have a journal or notebook that she keeps close at hand? A special pen maybe?

    He tried his best to reach success,
    In return is looked up to by many.

    Love the dichotomy of that connotation -- Striving for honest, sincere, professional and personal success was awarded with the *truest* success: respect and admiration from his peers and family. Great stuff.

    -- Tim
    scienceforfiction.com

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    1. I wish she did write more often. She writes poems when she has them as homework assignments for English class, but each time she writes, she amazes me. Thanks for the feedback. I might have to hint to her and buy her a journal and pen for her birthday.

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