To My Daughter On Christmas

                   Strong and opinionated
                   She cannot be ignored.
                   Words have to be spoken.
                   One mustn't be bored.
                   
                   A great sense of humor
                   Of this I must say.
                   Even when the banter
                   Is directed my way.          
                   
                   A laugh that's infectious
                   She's so full of fun
                   It's hard to be serious
                   And not come undone.

                Sunshine and love
                   Sweetness and caring
                   Spirit and laughter
                   All rolled into one.

                   Loving, trusting
                   An innocent, a dove
                   A beacon of light
                 Surely grace from above

                   I love you my daughter,
                   And on this Christmas day
                   With all of my heart
                   I just have to say
                   That no greater blessing
                   Will ever outweigh
                   God's gift of you
                   One very special day.