I meant to publish this poem on the occasion of my daughter’s sixteenth birthday which fell eleven days back on 15th January. I was so busy with other things that I could not post it earlier. So daughter dear, do please forgive me. Here is the poem for you. Dated: 15th January, 2023 Years ago when you came into our lives, Oh my lovely, pretty, and darling daughter You brought to us the sweet fragrance of parenthood, And filled our hearts with joy ever after.