The joy of knowing, <br />The thrill of feeling you move, <br />Seeing for the first time... <br />Your porcelain face and button nose, <br />Chocolate eyes with strawberry hair, and <br />The smile to melt my heart. <br /> <br />Intelligent and vibrant, <br />Strong and bold, <br />Eager for knowledge, <br />Offering to share, <br />Kind and sweet, and <br />Wise beyond your years. <br /> <br />Proud, <br />Tears streaming down my face, <br />Quietly thanking God, <br />Missing your youth, <br />Anticipating your growth, <br />Loving you always and forever. <br /> <br />My daughter. <br /> <br />(04.22.06)<br /><br />Rhonda E. Riddle<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/amanda-3/
