Oh Dad

Working hard, you seemed
too busy to look after me
When work was done,
I found your smiling face
and open arms
I was proud, so proud of you
when you gently played guitar
Then you made our flowers bloom
and neatly parked the car
How you used to tell me
"Don't give up
what you believe in
Know your faith
will always see you through"
Oh Dad, how I remember
All the love you gave to me
I've come a long long way
from home
But you'll stay in my heart.
Season passed,
and my aspirations all
came from you
Years went by,
and left you with grey hair
before I knew
Now I've had a family
and children of my own
old enough to know that
life is not an easy game.
When the times get rough
and I feel weary
I remember you would say
"You'll make your dreams
come true!"
Oh Dad,
I'll always cherish everything
you gave to me
I've come a long long way
from home
But you'll stay in my heart.
Oh Dad, I know you understand
How much you mean to me
You give me strength
You are my friend
I love you, Oh, my Dad!!