Father

I miss my father
And his broad smile
That used to great me
When I walked through our door

I miss my father
And his open arms
That used to hug me
When I felt insecure

I miss my father
And his big hand
That once ran through my hair
When I lost my first love

I miss my father
And his loving eyes
That used to look at me
With unconditional love

I know that he is here
Watching me, crying with me
When my life gets tough
When the pain in my heart is unbearable

Still I miss my father
And his warm and tender heart
To ease the pain, to show me the way
To hug and hold me when I feel that the world is turning against me