“My Precious Daughter” is a poignant expression of a father’s love and longing for his child. The poem captures the raw emotions of separation, the yearning for closeness, and the enduring bond between parent and child.
My Precious Daughter
Here I lay all alone
thinking about how you’ve grown
You’re getting big, you’re almost two
I’ll never forget the first time I held youThere’s a big empty feeling in my heart
because we are so far apart
It was so hard to say goodbye
remembering curls and big brown eyesLately I’ve been feeling really sad
that you’ll forget who is your dad
But I’ll never forget my little girl
the greatest thing in this big worldIf I had one wish, know what it would be?
For you to move and live with me
It’s only what any dad would say
but I know your mom would say, “No way”If there was a way Mom and I could share
I would show you how much I care
I’m sorry I left, it wasn’t what I planned
someday I hope you’ll understandI’ve never missed someone this much, never
You’ll be in my heart forever and ever
I’ll come back, I just don’t know when
I’ll just keep missing you ’til thenI’m starting to cry like running water
I love and miss my precious daughterDavid Ritter
Memories for Keeps includes captivating poems like “Gone Fishing,” “One Day to Live,” “The Fork in the Road,” and “Lost at Sea.” Dive into the pages and let your heart wander! Available for download or print on Amazon.
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MEMORIES FOR KEEPS
A collection of poetry that reveals one man’s feelings about the world around him. With spirituality the centerpiece of most of his writings, the author touches the hearts and minds of readers with hope, peace, love, humility, wisdom, and wit. While tackling topics ranging from grief to fatherhood, from addictions to friendships, this writer captures the essence of a born-again, alcoholic dad who is grateful to have finally found serenity in life. Today, through this collection of both old and new works, he shares that serenity with you!
BOTTLED MEMORIES
These stand-alone poems were written over many years. While individually they describe the conflicts associated with alcoholism, when read together they reveal a more complete picture of the destruction, depression, and chaos of addiction, as well as the peace, hope, and joy of recovery. Although most of these poems pertain to my life, it is my hope that other people will relate to them also. It’s not only my story but the story of so many others.
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