When they told me you were gone I believed them. How could I not after seeing you in that hospital room Your hands warm but limp? When I sat with my head in my hands cursing God I was really cursing you for leaving me When I had so much left to tell you.
You told me you wanted to take me to Ireland before you died. If I ever get to see that place I’ll only think of you. I still expect you to walk in the door on Christmas and birthdays With that smile on your face and your arms full of love. When I dream of you I always tell you “I had a dream you left us.” And you always laugh. Maybe you’re telling me you’re not really gone. And I guess I know that. It’s just so hard to see that look in Dad’s eyes When he tells me about his childhood And you.
They’re fighting now, your children. The last time I saw all of them together was at your funeral. You were the glue that held us together. And how I miss you. I’m not angry at you for leaving anymore But I wish I could hug you one last time And tell you I love you.