To Emily on her birthday "Forever"

Forever

Forever I will see the little girl I cradled in my arms
who stole my world and captured my heart
who held my finger in her hand and made me feel
forever I would be the only one.

Forever I will see my princess ballerina all dressed in white,
the sunflower face who took my night,
the little one who ran holding a million balloons
when she took her first flight.

Forever I will see my baby's  deep almond eyes,
china doll face, great big smile , long black hair,
pouting sad face, sitting  ... and thinking
at Grandpa's place.

Forever I will see the little girl who dressed like a princess
because it was her way. A navy blue dress with her white Sunday bonnet; it was one of her best.  Even in a t shirt , sandals , funny glasses and hat she always wore it well.

Forever I will cherish the little kisses she gave me in a box,
the warmth of her great big hugs
and a rock that says #1.

Forever I will see the little girl
who ran to me and held me  tight
who skips when she runs, who skips when she's happy,
who skips when its fun.

Forever I will  see the little girl who I cradled in my arms
who stole my world and changed my heart,
who crowned me king and made me Dad.

Forever

To Emily on her 18th birthday.