Father & Daughter

I was so proud of my little girl
As she laughed and twirled.
her very first day of school it was,
Her little mind was all a buzz.
I walked her to school that day
Her little hand in mine all the way.
She was excited, but I was sad.
I guess that’s part of being a dad.
In her brand new dress of red,
A tear came, at what she said.
She just stood there with a smile,
And said Daddy stay with me awhile.
Daddy, I want you to know,
Just how much I love you so.
With a kiss I sent her on her way,
To join the others children at play.
She looked back and did not cry,
But I had a tear as I waved goodbye.
I prayed for her when we did part,
That she would be happy and smart.
I’m amazed at how the time flew,
And how quickly my little girl grew.
I sat in the front on graduation day,
I was filled with pride in every way.
Quickly it became her wedding day,
I walked with her and gave her away.
And I cried as sat down by her mother
Our sweet little girl I gave to another.
I waited that night for my chance,
When my daughter and I could dance.
The band played our favorite song
as father and daughter danced along.
She looked at me and saw a tear,
Then she whispered in my ear,
Daddy, it’s time for me to go.
But remember I love you so.
A daughter and her dying dad
sat together quiet and sad.
She said I’ve always loved you so.
What will I do when you go?
I know you will be just fine,
For you have the same Father as mine.