"A Father’s Pride"

At eleven, you stand so tall,
A spark in your eye, a heart full of hope.
With every step, you learn, you grow,
A world of wonder in your gentle glow.

I watch as you reach for dreams,
A quiet strength in your softest schemes.
In your laughter, a melody so sweet,
In your kindness, the world’s heartbeat.

Each book you read, each question you ask,
Unveils a brilliance in you, a mask
Of curiosity, so full and wide,
You take on life with arms open wide.

I am proud not just of what you do,
But of the heart that shines through you.
For in every struggle, in every fight,
You stand, unbroken, ready for light.

So here’s to you, my daughter, my star,
No matter where life takes you, near or far,
Know this: in every step you take,
I stand beside you, for your sake.

I’m proud of the person you are becoming,
A soul so bright, a spirit so stunning.
And though you’re young, with so much to see,
I see the greatness that’s meant to be.