Maria Dryfhout

A special gift was given to me
In the middle of a summer day.
I understood the meaning
And what it had to say.

The gift was planted and took hold,
And grew strong because of love.
It wa…

Tonight becomes your night
As you turn your tassel.
A new door now opens
As you leave high school hassles.

There’s a wondering in your eyes,
And on your face, a smile.
There are dreams …

Created for my daughter…

I was just a tiny sapling,
With roots so very small.
I had no buds or blossoms,
And felt no sunshine at all.

Then a short time ago,
I slowly became aware
Of you watching…smiling…
Q…