To My Beautiful Brown Eyed Daughter
We've weathered so much together, you and I.
Had so much happen in two short years.
I remember finding you on my bed,
Photos of Daddy circled you in ritualistic fashion.
His neckties, you had found in the closet's depths,
Forgotten when I sent his clothing.
You had the ties around your neck,
As you sat sobbing uncontrollably.
I sat holding you on the bed,
Where I had slept next to Daddy for so many years.
Hiding my own tears
As I comforted you.
Finally you could speak through your sobs,
"Oh, Mommy," you said. "I just can't make it without my Daddy".
I reassured you with my own vacant hope.
Assured you that we could make it together.
And we have,
And we will continue to do so.
Now you have become a young woman,
Living away from home, yet still present in every room.
I cannot let you know how much you are missed,
As you are in the exact place where you are meant to be.
I love you more than words can say,
My wonderful child.
You have overcome so much,
Your demons put to rest.
And we will continue to do it
Forever,
Together.
JHT
12/2007
