To Caitlin at Twenty Three

Ten years after the gift,
Caitlin is Twenty Three.
The gift of a daughter late,
Added to the family tree.

Entwined with the woman I love,
She stole my heart with sincerity.
An unexpected inheritance,
She gave my life new clarity.

Giving me happy days,
Keeping me on my toes.
Listening to her dreams,
Watching as she grows.

Her heart is good and thoughtful,
Considerate and kind.
She’s strong and determined,
With a complex mind.

I love her for herself,
Spirit, emotion, smart.
I love her for her gift,
of a wonderful, loving heart.

Happy Birthday Caitlin – 3/13/13

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