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Daddy 10 years have passed and gone away
I was 11 when we said goodbye
And every year on Father’s Day
Another tear seeps from my eyes
When you were here and I was young
Pictures I drew were all I could afford
But you cherished each and every one
As you displayed them on my picture board
And though my artwork has long since faded
Ripped throughout the years
And my life has been dramatically jaded
Going down roads of laughter and tears
I can’t get you a brand new tie
Everything in this world will do no good
Because I know where you lie
But I know not where you stood
When you reached the gates of Heaven
And stood in front of Christ
I knew nothing of this at 11
But now I know of His sacrifice
And you were perfect in my eyes
Every daughter’s dream
And on Father’s Day each year I cry
Because I know not you what you believed
But though you’re gone, I still have One
Who comforts me each day
When I cry because you’re gone
He promises He’ll never go away
He understands the pain of death
He sent His Son to die
And when He took His last breath
It caused more pain than even mine
For He was innocent and shed His blood
His perfection is still real
His death was for my own father’s love
An attempt for your Eternal life to be sealed
So I cry not that you’re gone
Because I have the comfort that I need
I don’t know where you’ve carried on
When you were warned, if you took heed
I cry not because I need you here
To protect me from all wrong
Or because I need your blessings
For what life may bring along
And while standing at your grave
I mourn not for your death
It’s your life I mourn, were you saved
When you drew in your last breath?
I can’t shed gifts on you today
You’re body is all that’s there
But even that’s inside a grave
And your soul, I don’t know where
But my Father rejoices when I pray
And I worship Him and give Him praise
And not just on Father’s Day
Knowing in Heaven is where He reigns
God comforts me on Father’s Day
And on Christmas I celebrate for Christ
My gift for Him each day is all my praise
And His to me is Everlasting Life
So on the days I miss my earthly father
Depressed and crying for him again
God comforts me within the hour
Understanding my deepest pain
Assuring me not to worry or cry
Because there’s no tears in Heaven
And to remember my Daddy’s life
As it was when I was eleven ~~
