The sun set the sky ablaze
In the silent dawn
Before spilling golden light
Through the window
Illuminating the room
Disturbing my slumber.
Through sleep filled eyes
I gaze at the window,
And on the sill
Framed in the sunlight
There sits the bounty of our union
Her golden curls aflame
In the morning sun
Smiling that familiar
Heart melting smile
But that time it was heartbreaking
Because it was a smile
I would never see again
On the face of my daughter
In earthly form