I've seen you grow,
ah! take wing to the flight
dance the wild delight
That life has bid you do.
The wee bairney lass
that sat upon my lap
spread her glee to the gap
and giggles a toothless smile.
I've watched the years pass
cross my visions to this wonderous lass
I pressed the impressions both good and bad
Stood beside you when happy or sad.
yet I ever wanted and thought so true
That this girl of tender dreams
would fill to life's streams
And bid a young women full.
You are indeed a vision
with a mind of perfect decision
your focused roots and graceful looks
behold the dreams and journeys afar
To be forever my brightest star.
That I am proud of all of you
each whispered goal
your gain from life's toil
You drew to be exactly true
A lady of such tremendous dignity
and for all you do
for all you say
I shall love you ever
From day to day.
No matter the outcome
what good or bad you do
I shall forever accept and love
All the differences in you.

Alisdaire O'Caoimph