This isn't what I remember
When did your hair turn so grey
How come I didn't notice
That old age had come to stay

This isn't what I remember
When did you grow so tired
You struggle for every breath
Yet still find words that inspire

This isn't what I remember
When did you grow so old
Though your eyes are still smiling
Your skin feels clammy and cold

This isn't what I remember
When did you become so ill
Hooked up to all these machines
Nurses caring with such skill

This isn't what I remember
Not the laughing days of youth
No not the games and stories
At least that is my heart's truth

This isn't what I remember
Somehow our lives grew apart
But even on my darkest days
You were always in my heart

All those happy memories
Life wasn't meant to turn this sad
But you will know as I do
I have always loved you dad