Father and Daughter
June 7th, 2010 by Claire Willis
I’ve said before that I am an utter Daddy’s girl, so for Father’s Day here is a little story about my dad.
When I went off to university, I hadn’t realised but my dad, being the sentimental old thing that he is, had written me a poem. I am not sure he even intended to give it to me (it was on his computer, entitled “Secret”), but he did.
It’s beautiful, and, ever since, I have had it hanging on the wall in my bedroom. I can’t describe how much it means to me, and it brings a tear to my eye every time I read it. Even more so now I have children of my own. My words could never do it justice, so see what you think for yourself.
June 7th, 2010 at 11:25 am
That’s very fabulous.
Lucky lady to have such a wonderful Dad.
June 7th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Thanks Caroline, he’s great (and a very talented writer)
June 7th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
He is incredibly talented, that is fantastic. Is he published?
You must have been very touched to receive that, written especially for you!
June 7th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
wow.
That is amazing. If I had one I would have it on my bedroom wall too.
In fact I may even steal this one.
he should seriously enter it in a competition- I know of some of you want?
A. May. Zing.
xx
June 7th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Nicki, Thanks. He has 2 non-fiction books published, but nothing like this. Not sure he’d want to (in fact, I am only hoping he doesn’t mind me putting it on here!)
Sam, I don’t think he would be up for entering a comp – he is a very busy man anyway! Thanks though
June 14th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
What a wonderful Dad… I have two girls and want to do something similar.
Thank you for sharing.
Gavan
June 14th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
That’s so moving
June 20th, 2010 at 7:40 pm
Lovely lovely poem.