My Daddy

This is a beautiful poem titled “My Daddy”, written by Rachel Tan (W315)!

As a newborn baby, I can’t fend for myself,
I’ve to depend on my Daddy to feed me well
In His hands I find that rest,
Knowing that my Father is always the best!

Slowly as I learn to walk,
I let go of His hands to walk round the block.
“You may venture out on your own, my dear,
don’t walk too far, but be near!”

Proudly I let go of my Daddy’s hands
“Daddy, don’t worry, I can!”
With those first few steps I walked,
slowly I lost the strength to carry on.
Stumbling hard down on my butt,
I look at Daddy as He laughs.
“It’s ok, my dear when you fall,
know that Daddy is here to lift you tall.”
“Try again my dear if you can,
falling down is not the end.”

Through the days as I grow,
to kick, run and jump, all I know.
“Daddy, it’s ok! I don’t need You,
I have the strength to try everything new!”
There I go to explore on my own,
forgetting that Daddy is still at home.
“It’s ok I think, Daddy need not worry a thing,
I am big and strong, I can take care of my own!”

Slowly I come to a place I’ve not known,
pillars and buildings not renowned.
Suddenly I realise I am lost,
not knowing where I am or where to go?
Weak and tired, I am scared,
I burst out crying, I don’t care!

In the midst of fear and doubt,
I see a figure at the roundabout.
“Is that Daddy, could that be You?”
“Yes my dear, it is true.”
“I thought I’ve lost You when I tried on my might?”
“No my dear, not a single day you were away from My sight!”