I wrote this poem for my friend Colette who is a single mother, it was to give to her daughter Nicole on her 16th birthday. Nicole is now 22, and has just graduated in psychology and drama, and is now taking her master's in business management .

Two years ago, Nicole met her father for the very first  time,  they have since become firm friends.

 

Nicole

When first I found you were on your way

I loved you right from the start

And from the very beginning

That love came right from the heart

I could have given you away had I wanted to

But I was so overjoyed to have a daughter just like you

Nicole I named you I was so proud

And everyone loved you so

Wherever I went friends would say

Your happy face and sunny smile

Would melt the freezing snow

How I wish my Ma and Da were here today

I know they’d love you too

They’d smile and tell me dear Nicole

what I already knew

That I had been blessed from up above

When I prayed for some one to love

The good Lord sent me…  you

Love you Cole   Mummy xxx

ShirleyG ©