Poem For My Daughter – by Charmaine Candappa

Poem For My Daughter – by Charmaine Candappa

Take this necklace and wear it with caring 

I have made you more with rubies and pearls.

My lovely daughter I have also made 

A clasp of gold, for you to behold.

When you bathe, sprinkle perfume in the water 

Jasmine flowers will be weaved into your hair.

Don’t forget the rings for your fingers 

Red henna on your toes

And silver anklets for your feet bare. 

I love you my child, my darling daughter 

You have left footprints in my heart and on your father’s too. 

A memory of foot prints to cherish and to hold 

And all I ask that this poem 

In your heart behold. 

C.C.