Memories

I look through pictures of old memories Saddened that there will never be new A lifetime of moments frozen in time They are how I keep me with you With photographs spread all around One by one I hold them by hand I close my eyes and am taken back To the love of a wonderful man It is then that I feel you, the world is at pause It’s like your still here - I’m in awe I see those deep blue eyes, your silver hair And hear the sound of your soft southern drawl You will always be my father The man who helped my grow One who had a hand in making me The woman I wish you could know People tell me they remember you most For how much you loved me They remind me I was your greatest joy That I am your life’s legacy I’ll forever carry you with me Wherever I am, you will go For you are a part of me, as I am of you Dad, I will never let you go Bitter sweet are my memories For they remind me you have gone away But to them I hold, with hope and love To see you again one day…