Papa

For his birthday

My Daddy couldn't be here, because he lives so far away

But I know he wishes he could be, since this is such a special day.

And though you cannot meet him, I wanted you to know

All about my daddy, and how much he loves me so.

He loved to tell me stories.

He taught me to ride my bike.

He surprised me with pink roses and taught me to fly a kite.

We used to share fudge sundaes, and ice cream in a cone.

And though you cannot see him, I'm not standing here alone.

I love my daddy very much, he's my shining star

And if he could, he'd be here, but heaven's just too far.
But sometimes when I close my eyes, it's like he never went away

I think of him, and when I want, I see him everyday.

Cause my daddy's always with me, even though we are apart

I know because he told me, he'll forever be in my heart.

If only for a moment, by the love of my shining star

And given the gift of believing, that heaven is never too far.