My child
09 September 2015
RAYMOND SIGIMET
Dedicated to my daughter, my precious, who will be turning four in November
My child
Did you know that when you were about to come into this world, your mother gave me a call?
So I had to travel some distance to meet you at the hospital
My child
How could I describe the emotions I felt when I saw you for the first time?
I realised that you were another part of me, I wanted to sit and stare at you for all time
My child
Have I told you?
You were so lively, you kicked and punched and stuck your thumb into your mouth, true
My child
How did you acquire speech so quickly?
You were not even one, the words came out coherently
My child
Do you know that you impressed me so when you took your first step?
I’ve never stopped boasting you did it by yourself, those first steps
My child
Were you not born just yesterday?
You are growing up real quick, you make me wanna cry
My child
Did I hear correctly you are talking about school already?
Your first day at school will be my day off from work, surely
My daughter
You are four now, on your first day at school
I will walk with you to school and wait outside for you until your first day ends at school
And we will walk back home together, you and me
Thank you Talicia and Julia for your comments. I appreciate that. The poem basically tries to capture the development stages of my daughter (and perhaps other toddlers within her age group). I actually admire her liveliness and curiosity.
Posted by: Raymond Sigimet | 22 September 2015 at 07:44 PM
Beautiful poem! I'm sure your daughter will have tears in her eyes when she is able to read this. I have so much respect for you sir.
Posted by: Julia Pomat | 17 September 2015 at 05:32 PM
Christy and Dad. Love you two. Happy early fourth-born day.
Posted by: Talicia Talithia Nuhunge | 12 September 2015 at 03:22 PM