Life's simple days of pleasure
With Daddy by my side
My heart and his a journey
The tears in life he dried

All those special memories
That fill my heart with glee
His gentle conversations
That meant so much to me

His strength and love abiding
I knew that they were there
For I am but the reason
So constantly aware

He filled my days with meaning
He let me know his fears
Each word we shared still echoes
Through all the passing years

The man that I could count on
No matter what went wrong
Always there to hold me up
I knew where I belonged

I thank him for his wisdom
His words to get me by
All these wondrous treasures
While reaching for the sky.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
©Copyright May 20, 2003