The requests have been coming in and Charlie is on the top of the list, so here is his I Am poem.
Charlie Swan
I am a lonely man in a small town
I wonder how my daughter, Bella is doing
I hear from her periodically – not nearly enough
I see her beautiful face smiling at me from the various pictures I have
I want to talk to her again, have her around for company
I am in need of her presence and the chance to see her again
I pretend to be happy and occupied when she is away
I feel joyous, knowing she is coming to visit
I touch her pale skin lovingly, trying to make up for all the years apart
I worry for my little girl, that he's unhappy
I cry as I watch her grow and change, and I realize she's not so little anymore
I am ecstatic to have her with me again
I understand she loves Edward and wants to be with him
I say he is a fine man, but not right for her – especially after his leave
I dream she will make the right choices and lead a good life
I try to help her out and keep her safe
I hope her future is full of grand and wonderful opportunities
I am her father
I hope you liked it. Renee's is coming up soon.