Today, I wish to ‘record’ and share with you the song that my daughter sang for me yesterday. A song that shows up as priceless for me. And which left me deeply moved, tears rolling down my eyes. Why?
Put simply, over the last couple of years I have experienced a deep sadness and loss. Why? Due to a certain distance with my daughter where once there was simply love and laughter, hugs and connection.
Perhaps, you are experiencing that which I have experienced. Perhaps this song will touch you as it touches me. Perhaps, this song will awaken possibility. What possibility? The possibility of connection with all who matter to you, and to whom you matter.
Father’s Day Song
You would hold me when I was crying
and rock me back to sleep.
Now trust me I ain’t lying
you were the world to me
and you always knew
one day I would grow up and get older.
And, I wanted to be just like my dollies
and be smarter.
I love you, I love you
don’t let anyone tell you different
yes, I need you
daddy, I need you
even though it don’t look like I do.
You would tell me I’m smart
even though I didn’t think it was true,
You would tell me I’m loved
even if you thought I didn’t love you!
And I look at myself in the mirror
just waiting to get older.
But daddy I love you,
I love you
don’t let anyone tell you different.
Yes, I love you,
daddy, I love you
even though it don’t look like I do.
I need you, you need me
I remember all this rubbish you taught me
“For mash get smash”,
‘One Cornetto give it to me,
one Cornetto fresh from Italy!”
It’s rubbish and it’s funny
so I remember it from you.
I love you, I love you
don’t let anyone tell you different.
Yes, I need you
daddy, I need you
even though it don’t look like I do!
– Clea
For my daughter, I wish simply to say that I am deeply grateful that our lives touched. And I am committed to being around as long as possible. I love you deeply and find you to be amazing.
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