My Valentine

Yesterday I was reading through some old poetry notebooks I'd kept from long ago. Happily and unexpectedly, I came upon a poem my dad wrote me. I'd forgotten all about it until I began to read it.  No doubt he wrote it to encourage me during my horrid dating phase of life. I kissed a lot of frogs before I found the man God had for me all along. I am so grateful for Rick. I'm so grateful for a loving Dad who cast a vision for me and who was my very first Valentine. 

Dear Darling Daughter

You don't believe it but I know it's true

There's someone out there

just waiting for you.

He is so handsome

so tall and so straight

and probably plays golf

now isn't that great?

You two will soon meet

and fall at first glance

He will win your heart over

You haven't a chance.

Then you will be happy

for you've finally found

your earthly prince charming

to whom you'll be bound.

Then the good life will follow

and the best days will come

and our family will gain

another fine son.

love, Dad