Papa! Look! One side of that big cloud is the color of mercury; the other side is gold. And the little one on the right is a cream-colored rose!
Yes, Moppet.
And there! Those weeds look like snowballs with flecks of green glitter inside. Do you see that? Do you?
Oh, Moppet, your imagination tires me, Papa says, only to himself.
Papa! We could ride for miles across this snow, passing icebergs on sleighs painted with flowers!
Now Papa watches his daughter slip into her husband’s arms knowing he is blessed with a woman who will change his world.
Up From the Ashes 
I hope the new husband is worthy
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Gads! Me too!
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Awww… so hard for a daddy to let go of his little girl!
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Yes. My dad had three to let loose, and he did it well. Thanks for stopping by!
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My dad did too ..
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A beautiful tale. 🙂
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Thank you
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You are welcome. 🙂
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It does all pass that quickly too. Cherish those moments.
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We’ve never had children ~ by choice. BUT! I have a wonderful goddaughter, now thirty-three, and two wonderful pen pals, now ten. It’s fun watching them grow up.
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Dear Lish,
Sunrise, Sunset, swiftly flie the years. Lovely, touching story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes!!! And I love that song and that movie! Now I’ll need to watch it again. Thanks for reading.
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I will regret the day my granddaughter stops painting scenes on the sky. Lucky are those who see beauty and adventure everywhere.
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Maybe she won’t. Maybe she’ll keep seeing the magic in life. Fingers crossed. Thanks for stopping by.
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A touching tale indeed.
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Thank you, Keith
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A sweet story.
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Thank you
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I hope he is smart enough to embrace that change.
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I don’t think Papa would have let Moppet go if he knew her husband wouldn’t see the wonder in his daughter’s eyes.
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it’s wonderful! i love a happy ending. 🙂
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Awe, thank you!
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A sweet muse by a father.
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I think our father looked at my sisters and me this way. He and Mom never let our imaginations falter. Thanks.
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Now that Moppet has grown, will her imagination still be as wild. a nice moment of watching a young daughter change into a mature woman.
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Maybe she’ll become a writer. We have wonderful imaginations. Thanks!
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Yes, keep writing.
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What a lovely story, Alicia. I bet Papa has fond memories of his little Moppet’s wild imagination.
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I think so. Perhaps he was only irritated with her when he was tired. Thanks!
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How swiftly the years pass by lovely tale ❤
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They sure do! Thanks.
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Great story!
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Thank you.
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Cute kid but yes, they are exhausting too.
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I can only imagine! Thanks for reading.
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A beautiful and bitter-sweet story. The ending was perfect as the father releases his daughter. I loved it!
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What a lovely comment. Thank you.
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I echo Neil’s thoughts, I hope her husband is worthy of such a gem of a partner.
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I believe he will. Thanks!
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You’re welcome, Alicia.
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Awwwwwww this is lovely
That best husband better treat her right and savour her creativity
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Oh, I think she’s shown him all her sides, and he enjoys every one of them. Thanks.
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A lovely and uplifting story. Nicely done.
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Thank you! I tried.
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