Allergy season. Reindeer nose and puffy eyes. Handful of tissue. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Sometimes I scare you. The gorilla man appears. You cling to mama. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Little eyes water. “My poop is stuck in traffic.” Your best quote so far. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Emergency room. Doctors and nurses all ‘round. Your second car crash. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Hope we don’t forget. Arms folded across your chest. Your little “ha-rumph”! #haiku #poetry #girldad

Christmas music plays. But it is Valentine’s Day. You love “giggle” balls. #haiku #poetry #girldad

How can it not be A happy New Year for us? We have you around. #haiku #poetry #girldad

”I’ve been good Santa.” You holler to a Saint Nick. Truth is ur perfect. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Merry Christmas, Boo! I love your love of Christmas. You light up our home. #haiku #poetry #girldad

No travel this year. Fourth birthday with your preschool. They love you so much! #haiku #poetry #girldad

Happy third birthday! Snowflakes and sweet trdelnik. We made it to Prague. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Costa Rican Sun On your two year old booty. Happy birthday, Boo. #haiku #poetry #girldad

We went to Paris. Eiffel tower and the Louvre. Happy first birthday. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Mini ghost jumping. You love collecting candy. But you don’t eat it. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Your first photo day. It won’t capture what makes you: Kind, funny, and sweet. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Outside your classroom. A new tradition begins. I brush your fine hair. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Competing daily. Snack time is loudest crunch time. Who will munch loudest? #haiku #poetry #girldad

The butter bandit. Last seen fingers digging in. Licking her digits. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Imagination. Monkeys, unicorns, and more! Amok in your thoughts. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Your new favorite words. Poo poo, pee pee, kitty cat. Much to our chagrin. #haiku #poetry #girldad

I’m supposed to smile. Walk you in for your first day. Fight the urge to bawl. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Not ready am I. To have you at school all day. You belong with me. #haiku #poetry #girldad

I love how you ask. “That be a good idea?” As you play with us. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Five days without mom. Responsibility mine. I am so fatigued. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Little fingers reach. Grab my thumb and squeeze with love. Never let me go! #haiku #poetry #girldad

Thunder shook the walls. You jumped with terror and found. Safety in my arms. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Bombs bursting in air. Colors raining down on earth. Twinkle in your eyes. #haiku #poetry #girldad

It was our last day. Empty rooms, shelves bare, no things. But it was still home. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Fingerprints on walls. Memories in all our rooms. How do we say bye? #haiku #poetry #girldad

Dress rehearsal woes. Your first walk through was not great. But your second was! #haiku #poetry #girldad

Squeeze them or caress. Boobies! You are a big fan. But please call mine, “Pecs!” #haiku #poetry #girldad

It hurts my old heart. When you shriek from a boo-boo. Scraped knee and grimace. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Warm summer breeze kiss. Your voice is soul nourishment. No music better. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Daddy daughter dance. You are the best date ever. Shaking your lil’ rump. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Happy Father’s Day. Thanks for spending it with me. Your time is a gift. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Honey and a bee. Your little voice can sting me. You aren't always sweet. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Beginner Ballet. You are already my star. The big stage awaits. #haiku #poetry #girldad Or as my wife says #dancedad

It’s flying by fast. Everyday you grow an inch. Your face is changing. #haiku #poetry #girldad

I worry for you. The sun is behind the clouds. I must light the way. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Your tan lines are new. Present from the summer sun. Aura and skin glows. #haiku #poetry #girldad

You turned purple quick. Sausage lodged in your small throat. I was terrified. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Rolling in the grass. Toes in dirt, fingernails black. So at home outside. #haiku #poetry #girldad

LeBun James choked hard. Saved the day with the Heimlich. No “death chat” for you. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Up the gondola. We leave Telluride behind . Swaying in the breeze. #haiku #poetry #girldad

The house is covered. Little sand mounds everywhere. Ugh, kinetic sand. #haiku #poetry #girldad

You make Mothers Day. Without you it’s just Sunday. Kiss and hug, mama. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Hey, Baba big boy! I adore my new nickname. You say it with love. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Nana and Papa. Pancakes, bacon, and no rules. You love your visits. #haiku #poetry #girldad

At my side you lay. I read to you many books. Your heart slows; eyes close. #haiku #poetry #girldad

Crawling up to me. You snuggle and claim me yours. I enjoy bedtime. #haiku #poetry #girldad