Father

Oh father why didn't you come when I needed you
In my time of need trust me there were more than a few

I needed you when I felt pain
But from that I only gained

I felt like I was in the dark
But acted as if life was a walk in the park

I want to meet the man I look just like
I want to know the man that was once in my life

I want you to hug me and tell me it's all right
And please never ever leave my sight

I needed you to catch my falling tears
 And to show me to have no fears
 Father I wish you were here

I want you to be the one to walk me down the isle
I want you at the hospital when I have my first child
 
I need you right by my side
   Don't you understand it's just like you've died

I don't know where you are
 I don’t know if you’re far

Just meet me half way
That would make my day

Oh father just know I miss you
And will always love you so
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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