I Never Said Goodbye
As I was awakening from this dream I had,
I had to fight to open my eyes.
But it was only a dream, because you were still here,
And then I awoke and began to cry.
In this dream you were still alive,
Not knowing what the morning would bring.
I wrapped you tight within my arms
After you left to hear the angels sing.
I remember it just like it was yesterday
When you let go of your hold on life.
Only silence in the air I heard,
As I leaned over to kiss you goodbye.
There were so many things I wanted to tell you.
So many words I had left unsaid.
In my dream, I was able to say these words.
But I didn't, so I'll say them here instead.
I never told you what you meant to me
And it still haunts me to this day.
You never knew how much I loved you
Or how I needed you in every way.
Daddy, you were me strength when I needed it the most.
I knew that I could always count on you.
I could cry in your arms and just hear your voice.
Then I would always know just what to do.
You always helped me through my hardest times,
This time you couldn't comfort me.
Losing you was the most painful of all,
But keeping you here wasn't meant to be.
Now I can only talk to you
And pray that you can hear my cries.
But though you can't hold me and make it all better,
Please know that when I kissed you,
I never said the word, Goodbye.
