The following poems are "Originals" that I have written for my Daughter, April. She is my only child, and I love her "dearly". I have decided to share these with you because April & I have a very special relationship. She has blessed me in my life in so many ways! Three "Beautiful Granddaughters" and is always there by my side. April is a strong minded young woman, full of love and this Mother's Pride and Joy. I have listed the poems in the order that I have written them, which you will notice for her "21st" Birthday...I owed her 3! April was married in October of 1986, and a few weeks later, our "Rock and Foundation", her Father,(my husband), Bobby suffered a severe heartattack followed by open heart surgery. The following days and months just seemed to quickly pass us by, and I failed to continue my poetry to her. In looking back, I'm not sure why I let the nine years pass before writing another Birthday Poem for her. Just goes to show "How fast time slips away".
I hope that you enjoy reading these poems, but please don't take any of them, they belong to April. ; )
| S | eventeen years ago a bundle of joy from heaven arrived, |
| E | very day since then, has been filled with glorious pride! |
| V | owed I on that very special afternoon, |
| E | ven then someday to give you the moon. |
| N | ot all parents can be as happy as we, |
| T | o have raised such a lovely lady as thee! |
| E | meralds, diamonds, and the purest gold, |
| E | mpy, compared to the precious memories forever to hold. |
| N | ever do I want you to forget, your Mother is your "Best Friend" yet..... |
| A | ngels in Heaven know how proud I am today. Recess is now over and no more time for play. |
| P | ast school days I'll always remember, most special that 1st day in September. |
| R | adiant is your beauty for all the world to see, you're a very special person, the way God meant for it to be. |
| I | f you ever feel that you have reached an end.... always remember, Mama, your "Best Friend". |
| L | ove, life, and laughter the goals you must strive, now that you're a "Graduate from the Class of 1985". |
| E | ighteen years have fled by too fast, all in my memory forever to last. |
| I | knew it would happen, you'd grow up too soon, you're a beautiful young lady, like roses in full bloom. |
| G | iggles and pigtails were my favorite years, wiping your nose and eyes full of tears. |
| H | igh school is over and college begins, my missing you each day, will never end. |
| T | he love I have in my heart for you, grows stronger from the love you give back too! |
| E | ven though I'd like to keep you here, with me at home, I know one day you'll have one of your own. |
| E | ach time I think about it, I get sad, I remember the "little baby", I once had. |
| N | ow the time has come, I must let you go, it's not going to be easy, so let's take it slow. |
| N | ineteen was a day to remember... |
| I | gave you an "IOU" the 14th day of September. |
| N | icely gift wrapped with "You are my Sunshine", |
| E | ven then I knew, you were no longer mine. |
| T | houghts back then were hard to say, |
| E | ach day grew closer, to your Wedding Day. |
| E | mbraced with memories, of your growing older, |
| N | ext month you became "Mrs. Michael Gordon Coker". |
| T | eenage years you leave behind, |
| W | omanhood surrounds you, be gentle, loving and kind. |
| E | ternal love is yours to keep, |
| N | evermore heartaches, nor time to weep. |
| T | hanks for all the times we've shared, |
| Y | ou know I Love You, and I've "Always" cared!! |
| T | ime has a way of slipping by fast, | |
| W | as only yesterday I held you, forever to last. | |
| E | ach year you grow older, and so do I, | |
| N | uggets of wisdom and sweet lullaby. | |
| T | hose are the things you have given to me, | |
| Y | ou are so precious, like the sky and the sea. | |
| O | urs is special, the love we share. | |
| N | ourished by "Sunshine", so rich and rare. | |
| E | agles we are, Eagles we'll stay, I Love You, April, Happy 21st Birthday! |
| T | housands of sweet memories, rush through my mind. |
| H | eart filled with love that forever binds. |
| I | t's knowing the Mother you are today, |
| R | ewarding and proud, as I watch your children play. |
| T | ime has a way of slipping by too fast, |
| Y | es, now sweet April a strong shadow you cast. "Happy Birthday Baby" I Love You ! |
| T | oday is the beginning of another year, |
| H | opeful and promising for my child so dear. |
| I | ntriguing young woman, Mother of three, |
| R | eaping our "rewards", Daddy and me. |
| T | ime for you and I, has not stood still, |
| Y | esterdays roll by quickly, as they always will. |
| O | nly a Mother's love can caress you forever, |
| N | ever forget this my daughter, with each endeavor. |
| E | nding this poem it's time to say, I Love You, April, Happy "31st" Birthday! |
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