If I had known that day was to be your last
I would have let go of my childish fears,
My grown-up inhibitions and said:
I’m sorry for all the times I made you sad
Talked back, pushed back and let you down
Always wanted to make you proud of me
And so glad to be my daddy
I love you muchly, I miss you greatly
You are my one and only
The one who kept me safe and sound
Gave me a pragmatic sensibility
Taught me to walk the walk
Of honesty and unpopular integrity
To be bold, to be brave, and have a point of view
Thank you for loving me, and caring for me
For teaching me right from wrong
How to honour God and value family
Respect myself, giving to others
To stay humble, never forgetting where I come from
To hold all things material lightly
While enjoying what life brings each day
Because of who you were I am who I am
A grateful, faithful daughter to the Father
You are, and will always be
My guiding light and my guardian angel.
