Danny Henry

A daddy is a special man
In which all things abound
Showing care and passion
And love to all around

I shall treasure all the sleepless nights
And sacrifices made
All because you loved me
Through the problems that I gave

Doing little special things
Memories
All for me
Your eyes they tell the story
When you speak of me

Your hands that once were strong and firm
Now softened with the age
But you're still my daddy
And never would I trade

Smiles and hugs and kisses
As I sat there on your knee
From childhood to the woman
Who before you
Now you see
   
I have locked away those precious times
They are mine
For me to see
I keep them all within my heart
Take them everywhere with me

My love for you
Is just as strong
As the one when I was three
And I know this kind of special bond
Was meant for you and me

I hope that you will see it now
You're in my thoughts each day
I'm so glad you are my daddy
   
And happy Father's Day

As the old man lay there, smiling
at that small and wrinkled face,
he knew his life was over
and it was time to leave this place.

He knew he had to journey
from the life of which they know,
but a few short words of comfort
told to her before he goes.

He spoke to her of all the things
they did and didn't do
and hoped he had made
some of her dreams come true.

He spoke to her of an angel's face
where now the wrinkles take the place
and how they shouldn't be there
on such a lovely face.

He spoke to her of golden hair
that's now a deepen gray.
Then he cried and told her
it's not supposed to to be that way.

He promised he would be there,
although he'd not be seen,
but he would always visit,
if only in her dream.
 
"If you feel a gentle breeze
while rocking in your chair,
it's only me trying to turn to gold
your graying hair.

If you feel a gentle warmth
while in a cool, damp place,
it's only me trying to take the wrinkles
from your face.

And when I get to heaven,
the last thing I will do
is stand beside the pearly gates
and wait there just for you."