Holding Back the Tears

Men don’t cry, Or so I’ve been told So the tears well up But inside them I hold My black suit matches My jet black tie I just stare straight ahead So I won’t start to cry The casket is not heavy But my heart is weighed down I am who I am Because this man was around My tomorrows will never be the same But the yesterdays we had will always remain As I bid farewell to my father, my friend I’ll hold the tears inside until I see you again