Poem for Claire

by Dr. Laura
Mar. 1, 2010

I get many letters, I would like to share this one from Barry and I welcome ones from you.

 

Dear Dr. Laura:

I was a participant in an unwanted, unnecessary divorce…because my wife wasn’t ‘happy.’ I have 3 minor children who, despite my tremendous efforts to the contrary…only get to see me 7-10 days a month.

I do everything I can to remain in their lives so I might display to them the importance and value of good character, good values/morals, and integrity….

For Valentine’s Day, I wrote my 5 year old daughter a poem. I’m not a poet by any means. I’m your basic manly man.

These words simply came to me in the half-hour it took to write them down. In it are references to many things we do as a family….I thought you might like to read it:

 

A Poem for Claire

A poem for Claire is what I will try.

I hope it turns out – ya see, I’m only a guy.

There are jobs that I have-

One is being your Dad.

Out of all of the jobs

That one makes me most glad.

We do things we like

And some we don’t mind.

I’m pleased that you’re nice

And so warm and so kind.

I tell you I’m serious

But you know that I’m not

We’re both very silly

And we smile a LOT!

We sit out in back

And look at the clouds

You see shapes I don’t see

You make me so proud.

Walking to school

Is always so fun.

It’s been so cold lately

We can’t wait for the sun!

You fiddle with your homework.

Maybe a snack instead?

But each night we read

Just before time for bed.

I love when we play

You’re so very special

We dance and we laugh

Now it’s time to WRESTLE!

We cuddle on the sofa

Watch TV at night.

But we don’t watch a show

That might give you a fright.

We make up games to play

Sometimes go for a hike.

But what you like most

Is riding your bike!

You play Dan-Ball and Rock Band

And sometimes the Wii.

”Daddy, come look!

Come here! Come see!”

I’m busy in the kitchen

Moving fast there to here.

You’re the first and the loudest

During our dinnertime cheer.

I miss you dearly

When we’re far apart,

But I’ll always remind you

I’m in your head and your heart.

The message is clear

In this poem you hear.

Your Dad loves you greatly

And I will always be near.

I want you to know

You’re my best Valentine.

I will ALWAYS be yours

If you will be mine.

I love you.

Dad

You’ve made me a better man, Dr. Laura. I thank you.

 

Source: Dr. Laura

 

 

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