Love Poem: Daddy's Sweetheart
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Written by: Joyce Johnson

Daddy's Sweetheart

"Daddy has a sweetheart
And Mother is her name."
Daddy's best loved record
And I feel much the same.

As my daddy rocks me
He plays this little game.
He says, "Listen for it.
Just listen for your name."

"Daddy has a sweetheart"
And then these words I hear.
"And Joybelle is her name."
The words are loud and clear.

Only when he says so
Is my name sung this way.
My daddy's love will stay with me,
The rest of this long day.

By:  Joyce Johnson

 For"You're a Little Kid Again" Contest


I was very young when daddy would hold me, rock me and sometime I would fall asleep listening to the record magically say my name instead of my mother's. Under three I believe.  I felt very loved as that child.