Now 12 - Happy Birthday Miss Ela x

I want to write a poem as I ride on the bus

Some simple facts let's not make a fuss

Today's my daughter's 18th birthday

The journey so far well what to say.

When she entered the world i could hardly believe my heart

Such feelings I’d not known until her start

& the 18 years have gone so fast

Everyone's opinion differs a little about the past.

I know I’ve always loved her & done my best

That’s all you can do you have to trust the rest

I’ve loved being her dad & her brothers too

They’re both teenagers still so much to learn give & do.

We’re a funny family but we get on by

The kids have always been supported we have a strong tie

Now the little one has become an adult

The world’s in her hands she’ll create her own result.

I know my children are in great hands

The universe promised me through the music & bands

The infinite sky wraps them both in its arms

& keeps them away from anything that harms.

I’m pleased with the birthday pressie that I got her

Not what she asked for but hopefully better

The gift has meaning & a conveys a message

There’s a big bright smile lighting up her life’s passage.

Guess the rhymes nearly written I could give her a copy

Write it in a card or is that a bit soppy

Life feels different today having an adult child

The weathers fine it’s reasonably mild.

My journey to where I’m going is almost up

Remember the day I bought them a pup

Happy Birthday Miss Ela I love you more than words can say

Wishing you an awesome adulthood starting today x

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