Daddy's Little Girl
From the day I was born
Your life changed and you were sworn
To help me through life’s upheavals
And protect me from all of life’s evils
Your big strong hand held mine
You made me feel everything was fine
I loved being Daddy’s little girl
Being safe in your arms as we’d wildly twirl
But no matter how fast we’d go
I always felt safe, you know
Safe wrapped in your arms forever
As long as we were both together
You would call me your “Princess”
And tell me not to obsess
Over my freckles and big ears
As you would gently wipe away my tears
You explained that some kids were cruel
And told me your number one rule
To have faith and believe in your own soul
Then the negativity wouldn’t take its toll
You kept the smile upon my face
And taught me to have grace
To treat all people with respect
And take time out to reflect
On mistakes that have been made in the past
And to ensure my grudges don’t last
As life doesn’t like to waste time
And to waste time is a crime.
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©copyright Juanita Torr
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