my father could do no wrong.
There was no place in my life
where dad did not belong.
When I needed someone to talk to
he set my mind at ease.
And in those times of trouble
He was a rock on which I could lean.
There was something about father's arms
that made me feel warm and safe.
Cuddled up with him in his easy chair,
yes, that was my favorite place.
I remember how he would sing sometimes
I would sit on the bed by his side.
I thought he was the best in the world,
I'd say, "daddy, sing that one more time".
It's hard to explain, but Father's love
made me feel I could do anything.
And his faith in God gave direction to life,
and foundation on which to build dreams.
I know there were also some hard times.
In every life rain will fall.
In our home there was no exception,
But dad gave the family his all.
I couldn't always tell what weighed on his mind,
but one way or another I'd know...
that he was not quite on top of the world
and he'd rather just be alone.
I don't know why now I remember these things,
It seems like a lifetime away.
I guess it's the little girl in me
Who wishes that just for one day...
The hands of time would move backwards
and all would be just like back then.
I'd crawl back to the arms of daddy
and say "I love you" again and again.
But now as I look to the future,
No matter what age I may be,
I know that I'll always carry
my Father's love in me.
written by Angela Klinker
@ Dec. 2001