QtheC wins the Poem Contest

Here is the winning poem:

From Virgil to Emma

Watcher I Am

By QtheC

When you took your first steps, I looked in from the alley
As you spoke your first words, I made a quick talley

On your third birthday, I bought you ‘Big Bear’
with video eyes, and a microphone ear

when you told Bear stories, and played peek-a-boo
I was there listening, peeking back at you

Remember that fire, and all those alarms?
I went into the smoke, carried you out in my arms

And when you drew angels, in black tie and black suit
I have to admit, I found it quite cute

That time when those boys pushed you right off the swings
I helped the young bullies understand a few things

when you tipped your canoe, toppled into the drink
I dove in shoes and all, as quick as a wink

I checked for danger, before you entered a room
Any who harmed you, heard my hymn of doom

When Jonas fell for LaResizto’s snare,
I tried to protect you, and not interfere

But when Claire threatened to shoot you dead,
I got that ‘b’ first, one shot to the head

From William Porter, to save you I tried,
and in the process, I finally died

Why did I do it? you ask little lamb
Just doin’ my job maam, Watcher I am.

To serve in this way, was for me no dilemma
The daughter I’d wish for, would have been Emma.