Friday, October 21, 2016

Janette Hoppe #54 Dear Daughter

Today I sat with my head in my hands
and wished my daughter a gentle man
I wrote a letter that made me think
of the little girl inside of me...

Dear Daughter,
I hope that you find a love that is gentle and kind
and if it happens to be a man
I hope that you can understand
that I could never be as strong as you.

I hope that you will have the strength
to make sure the love you find
treats you with respect
and never be afraid to stand your ground
although I was unable stand mine
Please understand why I could never be as strong as you.

I hope that you always know that you're strong
and you deserve the very best
a man (or woman) that treats you with respect
I admire the strength in you
and I hope that you can understand
why I wasn't as strong as you,
I wish that I had been strong for you
to demand the same love for me
but I was broken before I knew
how love was supposed to be.
                       x

I asked my daughter to promise me
that she would demand only the best from love
and always respect herself enough
to know when to walk away

Today I sat with my head in my hands
and smiled as my daughter said
"Mummy don't worry I know I'm strong
and you have loved me this way".




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