Topic: Hmmm....
escapedlunatic's photo
Sat 12/09/06 10:05 PM
Sitting here with my oldest daughter watching my youngest sleep and this
song sarts playing in my head....
There's two things I know for sure:
She was sent here from heaven and she's
daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes and
I thank god for all the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer;
sticking little white flowers all up in her
hair; "Walk beside the pony, Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
In all that I've done wrong I know I must
have done something right to deserve a hug
every morning and butterfly kisses at night.

Sweet 16 today
She's looking like her mama a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and make-up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world.

But I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer; sticking
little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you, Daddy, But if you
don't mind I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong I must have done
something right to deserve her love every morning
and butterfly kisses at night.

All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by.
Precious butterfly.
Spread your wings and fly.

She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride-room just staring at her.
She asked me what I'm thinking and I said "I'm not
sure-I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
She leaned over...gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there,
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk my down the aisle, Daddy-it's just about time."
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy? Daddy, don't cry!"

Oh, with all that I've done wrong I must have
done something right.
To deserve your love every morning and butterfly
kisses-I couldn't ask God for more, man this is what love is.

I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
every hug in the morning and butterfly kisses.

Marie55's photo
Sat 12/09/06 10:07 PM
Beautiful - your daughters are lucky to have you for their daddy.

escapedlunatic's photo
Sat 12/09/06 10:12 PM
Thanks...but I'm convinced that I am the lucky one!

Gryphyn's photo
Sat 12/09/06 10:12 PM
To write of family is the best gift of all. Great work Lunatic

countryboy4u's photo
Sat 12/09/06 10:17 PM
quite beautiful sir

TxsGal3333's photo
Sat 12/09/06 11:10 PM
THAT IS TOTALY AWESOME!!

PublicAnimalNo9's photo
Sat 12/09/06 11:43 PM
dammit, ya made my eyes moist lol..beautiful poem lunatic

no photo
Sun 12/10/06 12:41 AM
HEY LUNNY, ON MY DAUGHTERS 21 BIRTHDAY, WE HAD A KAREOKE PARTY
FOR HER, AND I GOT TO SING THAT TO HER, AND I DID, CRY.......
I HAVE LOVED THAT SONG SINCE IT FIRST CAME OUT..........
MAYBE YOU WILL TO, WHEN SHE GET THERE?????????? THAT WAS NICE..

mtironroses's photo
Sun 12/10/06 12:47 AM
very... very nice, good night all.