I know I don't always tell you
but I thought that I would say
Just how much you mean to me
each and every day -
I know I don't say what I feel
or how precious you are to me
You're an important part of my life
and you will always be.

I know I don't often show you
what is in my heart
The thoughts I feel, the dreams I dream
the values you impart -
I know I don't always let you know
how grateful I am for you
Your love, your guidance and support
and strength in which I grew.

But I know that I show my love
in many different ways
From a phone call to a thoughtful gift
to sharing happy days -
And I know you know I'm grateful
for all you've given to me
Sharing an unspoken bond
between you and me.

So when I send little heartgifts
to show how much I care
An e-mail or a letter
sealed with love to share -
I'm letting you know I love you
in good times and in bad
Wrapped in love, grown in strength
in the shadow of my dad.

© Christina
16th February, 2001
 

"I wrote this poem for my dad for his birthday.   When I was little, I was daddy's little girl, and now that I have grown I am still his girl though I have grown in the shadow of him.    My dad and and I never tell each other how we feel, we just know.   Dad was never one for expressing his feelings, and today like him, I find it hard to express my own sometimes.  But one thing has remained ~ I still love my dad, and I am still his girl."