Don’t look away
You can’t hide from what you see.
Dad don’t look away
That little girl is me.
You left so long ago
But the memory still remains
You weren’t here to watch me grow
Or see my growing pains.
Your tears they meant nothing
And sorry was just a word
I was a voice amongst the darkness
That wanted to be heard.
You came back in to my life
You said sorry and asked me me to forgive
Then life went on And a new life we did live.
But as your memories faded
And life became a bit tough
You started to need help
And our relationship again was rough.
I am trying to understand
That your mind it isn’t strong
And that you don’t mean to hurt me
When things are going wrong.
The illness that is taking you
Is cruel and can be slow
But not matter what dad
My help and love for you will grow.
You will always be my father
The man who taught me how to ride
I know that you love me
And that you will forever look at me with pride.
I will be there for you dad
Don’t let the memories die
I will hold your hand to the end dad
So hold your head up high.
New memories we will make dad
And no one will take them away
Because unlike you dad
I am here to stay.