Little Daughter

Robert Isaacs Chiwala

Little daughter

Have you grown tall?

Can you still make me proud?

Or I can regret having fathered you

 

Remember what I told you?

You are a unique vessel

That is priceless than gold

Different from all common vessels

 

Remember what I told you?

You are a rare gem

Like a blue rose

So, don't ever go on a begging price

 

Did you get me right dear?

I didn't mean you to look down on your fellows

But having that fairer pride

By sticking to your own values

 

Little daughter

Your body cannot be an investment

Rather, let thy brain be

A true foundation of good investment

 

Should you, think of following the world

Remember you are so unique

Should you think of going around the world

Remember you are a blue rose

 

Little daughter

Be innovative

Not a replica though

I want to be a proud father

 

Little daughter

Can you make me smile?

Can you make me laugh?

Please, don't ever make me want to cry

 

  • Author: Robert Isaacs Chiwala (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 14th, 2023 02:35
  • Comment from author about the poem: A Letter From The Dead
  • Category: Letter
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  • Users favorite of this poem: Oluwasolape Akode
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  • L. B. Mek

    this be worded excavation
    of that excruciating tightrope in parenthood
    are children
    born for a parent's approval and enjoyment?
    or
    are they a gifted surprise, free to be who they want?
    a human being, an adult
    in the making
    and parent's, mere guardians
    entrusted to help and nothing else..
    such a well considered and intimate poem
    thank you! wise poet
    'I didn't mean you to look down on your fellows
    But having that fairer pride
    By sticking to your own values'

    'Rather, let thy brain be
    A true foundation of good investment

    Should you, think of following the world
    Remember you are so unique'

  • Oluwasolape Akode

    A father's advice to his daughter. I really enjoyed reading it. It is thoughtful.



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