Dad
If only we could have you back Dad, just for one more day
To hold you in our arms once more before you went away
To tell you how we love you how we know you loved us too
How no man in this world will ever take the place of you
Dad you were our anchor, our rock, our shining knight
The man we all depend upon and love with all our might
Always we will picture you sitting in your chair
Coffee, paper, football...how we wish you were still there
Whenever you were told another grandchild’s on the way
The frown upon your face would speak the words you’d never say
But when each newborn grandchild in your loving arms was placed
The look of unconditional love was there upon your face
Precious memories linger and tears will gently flow
For the Granddad with the sweets...the Granddad who never said no
Always there for each of us, you always made us smile
And knowing we were happy seemed to make your life worthwhile
You filled our lives with happiness, we filled your heart with pride
But now we walk this unknown path without you by our side
Those who never met you will feel they know you too
For part of you will live in us in everything we do
Forever we will miss your voice, your laugh, your smiling face
Forever we will miss the Dad we never will replace
It’s hard to let you go Dad for we never said goodbye
Now you’re an Angel in God’s Heaven, high above the sky
But sometimes when we’re all alone and feel all hope is gone
I know we’ll hear you whisper...
"kids just smile...and carry on”...
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