I dreamed of the days we traveled together and you bought me gifts

The days you conversed with friends in church while I was on your shoulders

I miss those days but I miss you more

I miss your face and your smile

I miss your weird dance and how you erupt in laughter

I am now a grown woman, Daddy

I cook, I clean, I work, I get my hands dirty

Focused, disciplined, the whole 9 yards

I lead and I follow, I learn quickly too

I go to church, God is all I have

The knowledge you instilled is making me shine

If only I could see your proud face one more time

I dreamed of days like this, but with you in it

Nudging me forward, praying for me

Holding my hand and steering me in the right way to live

I dreamed you held my hand and walked me down the aisle donning a dapper suit

I dreamed of you handing me to my husband at the altar and a tear or two escaping your warm eyes

Words fail me, my Daddy

All I have now are dreams and wishes

A perfectly planned life I had in mind

but God had other plans

I have come to trust that the time He gave us was more than enough

Though I can’t help but wish that you were here with me

I wish you could see my laughter and my tears

I wish you could see my accomplishments and failures

I know you are always here loving and protecting me

I know you keep the good close and the bad away

I just wish I could hold my jolly good Daddy in my arms again.