I fell asleep reading our conversations on my phone,
I touched your name on the screen and contemplated giving you a call;
It seemed the natural thing to do
After all, I was really missing you.

Then everything became a blur as tears flooded my eyes
When I remembered just last Sunday, we said our goodbyes.
You fought hard, you were in so much pain
I knew I had to let you go and ask God to take you away.
I just didn't think it would be before I could hug you last,
Or kiss you on the cheek like I used to in the past.

I wanted to tell you how loved you were
And apologize for all the headaches an imperfect daughter gave her father.
But I couldn't be selfish, you were suffering so --
Papa, I had to let you go.
I wasn't ready nor will I ever be,
But I hope there in heaven you're smiling down on me.
You're finally free where you wanted to be,
I'm sure you had your reasons why you couldn't wait for me.

I love you papa, I say a prayer for you everyday
Rest in peace and I'll see you up there in heaven someday.
Until then forgive me for letting the tears fall,
I can't help it, you've been my hero since I was small.
I know you'd want me to smile and maybe I will again someday,
Because even if you're gone, in my heart you'll always stay.