My father wished me beauty
To find within my life
He spoke this dream to me
The day I stood in white

He prayed I’d find my guidance
On my way and keep the course
That all is there within my reach
There’s no such thing as loss

Because life is filled with beauty
It dares you to be seen
A gift right here for you each day
Take it, before it’s been

He spoke these words of wisdom
But with sorrow and a tear
He spoke the words he wished he’d heard
Now that his end was drawing near

He knew each breath was precious
Felt each moment of the day
Thanked the Lord up above
For this night, letting him stay

“What a Wonderful World” was our dance
Though our feet never touched the floor
In comfort we listened, arm in arm
Exchanging words of love and adore

The heavens opened just months later
To welcome home my Rock, my Dad
As I wept, the sun shone brighter
Gracious, for the gift, that they now had