What I Wouldn't Give!

 My Radiant Daughter 

Name Withheld by Request

A Tribute to Daughters and Granddaughters

What I wouldn't give, Radiant Daughter,

Gifts for all of your days:

The purest air;

Warmest shelter holding

Unconditional love;

Housing a treasure chest so full:

Brilliant teachers

Cherished family and friends

Safety and health

Holding a bucket of dreams, 

Your own chosen achievements-- 

Those Lived-in heart's longing,

Embellished by Faith and 

Grace which crowns your head

And envelops your being;

Yes, held by Angels

All of your days--

All this is in my hands

To you like offerings 

And prayers,

Living in my kisses 

For your cheeks

And my love

That surrounds you 

Always.

Written by Connie Nelson Ahlberg

Inspired by the wonder of this face

And the littlest angels in Connecticut

Along with the women, Saints All,

Who protected them.

December 18, 2012