Feb 6th
Wednesday
Like me, so much like me
you are oceans deep, my silent little girl
A face that’s like a saving grace; it’s a prayer I will always pray
I know you as well as I know my overly complex self,
and I am forever in love with you
as I was 18 years ago
@8:11am . . .
If these words turn you crimson, then so be it, that makes you real
You are my hurricane on the water, my own personal blizzard of ’90
And you’re like me, sometimes so much like me
And just maybe
that’s a small, good thing
Happy 18th birthday, Jenna
You are a true diamond in the rough
Gráim thú . . .
~Dad
And she likes John Mayer . . .
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Jenna, you have a great dad, and great taste in music, and I sincerely hope you have a great birthday too!
Cheers, Kelly
p.s Michael, beautifully written as usual mate
Aww, sweetness.
Happy Birthday!
happy 18th Jenna! I hope your day is full of love, family {and some really good booze, but don’t tell dad, you’ll get me into trouble!!}
Beautiful little piece ~m….
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
ENJOY YOUR DAY-You have grown to be a fine young lady.
L&L
I cannot even imagine my dad writing me a beautiful poem for my birthday! He is an awesome father, don’t get me wrong! It’s just so rare I think. Happy Birthday Jenna!
I’d take that birthday wish over anything “material” any day — just not something you could buy with money.
So special and loving. I’m in awe.
Happy Birthday Jenna! 18! Wow! Enjot your day. Love, Mom
thanks dad.
Gorgeous, gorgeous poem and song.
Happy birthday, Jenna!
I can’t wait till mine is 18 cause she is also like me. I will say, “happy birhtday darling. I love you. NOW GET THE HELL OUT AND DON’T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU IN THE ASS!”
Heh heh. I’m such a good and loving father.
What a dad. What a daughter. What a poem!
Yeah I know…send her to Oz, it’s only 18 over here…I’ll buy her a birthday drink {or 2}
is her birthday actually the 6th? same day as mark’s elder brother if it is…i know the post was done on the 6th, but sometimes you do them the night before is all….
wow that photo is gorgeous!
happy birthday jenna
Happy 18th Birthday Jenna!
Lynn and the gang
Hope your day was awesome…just like you!
Michael,
There are few experiences in life more sobering than when one realizes that our children are no longer children. If we are fortunate, we get to experience the pleasure that comes with the realization that our “children” have grown into splendid young adults. I have known this pleasure twice. You will know it three times. Your children are fortunate to have such a father. You are fortunate to have such children.
-sps
Belated Happy 18th Jenna…..
Side note to M:
wonderful note, all said above already.
Just maybe this, was sitting on train hammering numbers into square spread sheet boxes on laptop that would have preferred to conceive poems, headphones in my ears not really listening to the radio. Then, his voice, I pause, probably have not really listened to this song many times before, but today on the train I heard like if it was the first time. “It’s perfect” I thought to myself.
Then I come hear and guess what I find in this post…… that same song. I know it’s not for me, yet I am glad I got to hear it for the second time. Your daughter has excellent taste……
Happy weekend and Lent week your way.
Happy Belated Birthday Jenna!
My mom once said I was born 2 weeks late and have never caught up. Truer words have never been spoken.