Each day is always breaking out anew Aspirations swirling round what you do

— Richard L. Ratliff

Fathers and daughters have a special bond. She is always daddy's little girl.

— Richard L. Ratliff

God is my Superman tug on his cape:

— Richard L. Ratliff

Had I known how sweet they were would have saved more of these memories

— Richard L. Ratliff

I'd keep your beauty timeless. Like a flower pressed in a book, yes wouldn't let it fade Folded in the chapters of my mind

— Richard L. Ratliff

If you build it well, a satisfaction comes An honor to say I built that with fidelity, Purpose, value and integrity

— Richard L. Ratliff

I guess she was a lifeline Sewing our family fabric together From me to dad to her Gave me a sense of continuity Especially when my daughter was Boreas she was slipping away

— Richard L. Ratliff

I'm the cover of a book, Whose pages are still being written

— Richard L. Ratliff

In the wind that ruffles through the trees can find thoughts of you whispering to me

— Richard L. Ratliff

I tend the flowers of my mind Watering our memories as they bloom

— Richard L. Ratliff