Daddy's Heart

When I heard the news of you,

I did the things most Daddies do.

I opened up my heart so wide,

For you to have a place inside.

As each day passed I'd think of you,

I'd watch you grow, I was expecting too!

I'd try to imagine the person you'd be,

Would you look or act like me?

I thought of the things that we would do,

The times we'd share, just us two.

I would give you piggy back rides,

Push your swing and watch you slide.

I would teach you how to ride a bike,

Catch your first ball and throw your first strike.

I would hold your hand in mine,

Be your protector, strong yet kind.

I would be your hero and friend,

Give love and advice on which you'd depend.

I will always remember the day you were born,

I cradled a miracle, small and warm.

What words I had were scarce and few,

A tear and a smile were the best I could do.

Life gave me a moment, precious and rare,

Bursting with pride, excitement and care.

I promised you then, all that I had,

You were my child and I was your dad.

When I heard the news of you,

I did the things most Daddies do.

I opened up my heart so wide,

Where you will always have a place inside