I miss the days When I would wake from nightmares Run to your room and have you there Protecting me from the monsters in my dreams I miss the days When I would mock your actions As we'd watch the Tigers play Finally venturing to a live game I miss the days When you'd lose it and yell As you'd coach me Teaching me to never give up I miss the days When a simple hug Could take the pain away From young, careless boys that lied At least I knew I had one strong one always by my side Those were the days. *jm