Looking at the Father's Heart from a Young Daughter's Eyes

I just really need to post this lovely poem written by a young girl during the recent Father's Day celebration here in Wellington.

For one, this poem was really well-written, considering her age. Her choice of words, her candor, her innocence, and her simplicity is refreshing. There are times when we have so much knowledge and that we are filled with so much complexities in life from the things that we read in the Internet, the newspaper, and for my case, academic journals (!!!!). And we translate that to our relationship with God, our parents, and the people around us.

So, I was thankful to hear her poem as she read it onstage during the Father's Day celebration in church. It was sweet to look into the father-heart of God through the eyes of this daughter-child.

Second, I started writing poems and letters when I was her age. And my passion for writing was pushed because someone encouraged me to write more.

So, I am putting this up here on my site so that not only Shannan, but young girls out there might be filled with courage to keep on writing. You just never know how many people you could touch and bless with your work - just as Shannan's simple poem did to me.

The Best Dad in the Universe

by Shannan Joseph


The best dad in the universe
He loves me
He cares for me
He comforts me

You are the Key
For every door of love for me
This great dad
This great father
Is the Lord
No other dad I’d rather

(I’m not saying that my dad isn’t helpful and kind
I’m not saying he hasn’t got a good mind
I’m just saying God is the best
Better that the rest of dads )

My Heavenly father
Is so holy
And so great at cooking
I’m sure he makes great guacamole 

He’s the best dad ever
He’s not the worst, no, not ever 

He’s got everything you want in a dad
Isn’t it rad
That’s why I’m so glad

So if I were you
(I’m glad I’m not )
I’d think twice
Before saying
My dad’s the best
Way better than the rest