I just didn't know until she came around, what a marvelous mountain of joy can be found
when her tiny feet playfully patter the ground.
It's a joy you can't replace.

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When I come home she'll kerplop in my lap, hug and kiss me and fall off to a nap.
The peace of her dreams is like reading a map,
That's written all over her face.

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You should see this child's radiant smile, when her daddy walks down the hallway or aisle.
She makes the whole world become worthwhile
With her impish charm and grace.

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Like a monkey she climbs high off the ground. She likes to be twirled and twirled around.
Tickle her tummy for a happy giggling sound.
She brings laughter to our place!

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I clearly recall her milk-dabbled chin, and that dimpled, dazzling, dainty grin,
That so lit up my heart and my soul within.
She's a teddy bear to embrace

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Well I really shouldn't shamefully brag, but my opinions of other kids woefully sag.
She's the champion who has captured the flag.
She really wins the race.

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That's MY girl, I proudly think, whether her face is scrubbed
or covered with ink.
Even when she's bad, she'll give me a wink
And anger won't make first base.

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Every day when I think of my little dove, I just thank all
the heavenly stars above
That she's my beautiful Daughter of Love
An orchid in a vase.