Friday, June 18, 2010

Through My Papa's Eyes ~


Dearest Papa,

I was given the blessed gift of your eyes,
To see this world around me,

My hope is that I will learn through you
The appreciation of all there is to see.

Will you teach me to see all the colors
In the world from an artist’s point of view?

And when I travel the world with you,
Will we share the joy of everything so beautiful and new?

Will you help me to understand and
Appreciate the differences among human kind?

Most importantly, will you please
Teach me to have a very open-mind?

As I take my journey along life’s path,
I hope you are beside me each step of the way,

To show me how to love, listen,
Dance, paint, laugh, and appreciate every day.

I look forward to the many times you will
Take me by the hand,

And show me all there is to see
Of foreign cities, seas, and land.

Because looking at the world
Through my Papa's eyes,

Must be this little girl's
Greatest prize.

Je t'aime,
Gaia Miette



[Reverie-Daydream Image]

46 comments:

  1. Awesome. Thanks for sharing that!

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  2. Just precious. What a special bond between papa and little girl. An inspirational poem, and stunning photo. Bonne journée...

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  3. Not a dry eye here Mel! Those words are the greatest gift a special Daddy could ever hope to hear. Happy Father's Day Sean~ Thank you for sharing part of this with us.

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  4. Oh Mel...I love this post...words ever so true and beautiful xo

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  5. perfect. perfect. perfect.
    that photo makes me crumble.
    you nailed this one mrs mcardle!
    love,
    katie

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  6. your little crumb is the sweetest thing ever.
    what a beautiful note...
    love.

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  7. So so sweet ~~ thanks for sharing this!
    Have a BB&B weekend ~~

    xoxo Laura

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  8. That photo is just perfect, Mel--so full of grace and love. Happy Father's Day to Sean, and I hope you all have a beautiful weekend! xoxo Gigi

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  9. Just a beautiful photo and the poetry is perfect. Thank you for sharing this.

    P.S. A week until our date! So excited. Hope you guys have a fabulous weekend.

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  10. Dearest Mel~
    This is such a beautiful post. This poem describes Gaia Mietta's life so well. It's so sweet that her Papa is going to teach her the to appreciate the beauty of colors and textures through everyday life and on special trips to "foreign lands." She is such a blessed little girl! And the image of her and her Papa is a piece of poetry in itself!

    Mandy

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  11. Perfectly said... Thank you so much for sharing!

    xoxo,
    Alexandra

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  12. sometimes you really make my heart melt. what an incredible photo. just amazing.

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  13. So sweet! This warms my little heart. Happy weekend, darling Mel. Cheers.

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  14. Oh wow-this is stunning, the words so sweet and the image tender. How lovely.
    I am leaving for a quick bit but when I return we will plan our lunch:)visit in July M'Dear. Cannot wait.
    xoxo
    Laurel

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  15. What a lovely post - and an exquisite photo! I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend and Father's Day! xoxo

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  16. Oh my....so beautiful Mel! Have a beautiful weekend! And this photo...gah! I love it!!!!

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  17. Everyone's Father's Day posts today are so wonderful. And this one is the most beautiful I've seen. Thank you for sharing.

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  18. Wow - wonderful words and picture! Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Switzerland, Sandra

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  19. Love this post this made me miss my dad. Very touching
    Do enter my contest I am doing currently on my blog.
    xx
    Sahi
    www.barelyvogue.com

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  20. That photo just melts my heart.

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  21. Oh my goodness. This brought tears to my eyes.

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  22. beautiful! image and words :) thx!

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  23. Crazy amount of chills all over my body while reading this. Good stuff!

    have a great weekend!

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  24. this was so beautiful... and that photo is heavenly. <3

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  25. Dear Mel,
    A photograph to sigh over and one that, when looked back upon, will bring back many memories.
    Such wonderful sentiments for this special Sunday.

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  26. Dear Mel,

    These words you wrote for Sean from the crumb are priceless! His fatherhood blankets her every breath in nothing but beauty from his eyes and heart. Gaia is the luckiest little Angel in this whole wide world to have a Dad like Sean and a Mommy like you! Happy Father's Day SEAN!!!
    XO's

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  27. this is beautiful. i so adore this photo.
    this is sheer love~

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  28. I know we're roughly the same age...but I wanna be like you when I grow up. Sigh.

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  29. That is just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
    The image precious.
    Hoping Father's Day wonderful for Gaia's Pappa.

    I have been working too much to get around in blog land for a bit, but want you to know when I do get a chance to see what is out there in blog world, your blog is just one of the prettiest out there. It just is.

    Happy weekend to you.

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  30. What a lovely Father's Day tribute, so precious! I loved your iced tea post, I've had about two cups of sweet tea on my vacation everyday. One of summer's best treats!

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  31. Oh my goodness..this is amazing!!! What sweetest and joy. Enjoy this special day. xo

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  32. Beautiful picture !
    Have a nice father's day !

    x,Pam
    www.fashion-dujour.blogspot.com

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  33. You have a beautiful family. Happy Fathers Day to Sean! love and miss you all.
    marsha

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  34. Oh, what a gorgeous post and stunning photo!

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  35. Such a gorgeous image - have a gorgeous weekend!

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  36. What a positively perfect, lovely post!

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  37. Oh Mel...this is the sweetest!
    Perfect moment captured in photograph as well~
    xo*

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  38. what a wonderfully beautiful image of your crumb and love!!

    sweet post!
    xx
    callie

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  39. this is so lovely and what a pretty photo

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  40. what a beautiful image and poem. Thank you for sharing it with us!

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  41. Beautiful - and the photo, too..! Just beautiful, all of it.

    love,
    -maria

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  42. Mel,
    I needed a good cry, just what the doctor ordered. I feel so much better now.
    So much for the DiorShow. You would think at that price it wouldn't run....

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