It feels like it was just yesterday,
That through your mother's skin,
I felt your fluttery kicks in her belly.
The excitement I had and that silly grin,
As you turned and somersaulted around,
Still feels like one unforgettable dream.
Long before I saw you, I was love-bound,
And our souls woven into a single beam.
The first time I held your tiny hands,
I promised myself to love and protect you.
That if earth breaks up or heaven expands,
My love for you will always remain true,
I'd give you the kind of father you deserve,
A confidant, a friend, and the best of memories,
That by everything down here and up above,
I'll be there through your defeats and victories.
You're soon going to outgrow my lap child,
But know you could never outgrow my heart,
And however you turn out to be, calm or wild,
You'll always be what you've been from the start,
My little girl, my pride, and the apple of my eye,
And when you are finally old enough to read this,
Know that I have for you a love that can never die,
And there's a home for you here, come grief or bliss.
Happy Birthday Shasmeen.
Daddy Loves You