She was beautiful
I didn't think it was possible to be that beautiful
especially as a baby

She had eyes like the sea
every color of blue
oh how they were light and deep

My little princess
my new best friend
little pony tail
on top of her head

I would hold her on my shoulder
and rock her to sleep
through all of the crying
giving her peace

she began to want to jump
such a joyful sight
holding her hands
as her legs gained strength
and her smile and laughter would continually rise

Then she learned to clap her hands
jumping though she was sitting
along with doing this

Laughing and smiling
and full of life
ready for anything
looking and seeking
her radiance so bright

She began to speak
"Dadda" her first word
how she would touch my heart
and how I yearned and longed in loving her
and taking care of her
including her in the highlights of my day
oh the softness of love she did bring

meeting her again
after so long a time
I remember when I didn't say goodbye

she thinks the best of me
and the times that we spend
the hanging out
and the moments
and all that is between

I would sing to her
and put her to sleep
I remember the tiny little jeans
the tiny little hands
and the way I would feel
holding her
thoughts of safety
and met demands
the power and love of God
is sufficient to keep