पापा

That first toy you bought me
Lies amongst the heap in the back of my head
The feel of you're large palm stroking my hair
Has faded away with the memories
That summer's day when you taught me cricket
Has been washed away by he tides of time
Those long drives, the wind in my hair
Have been blown away to an unknown world

I stand now in front of you - arms wide
Heavy heart, apologies on my tongue
I lay beside you, and fall asleep
And sleep with a comfort I haven't felt for eons
You were always my "Strong and Fearless"
But today you can't fight away your tears
You were always my "Support System"
But today in front of you I'm crumbling

I'd give up my life for one more happy moment
I'd sell my soul to laugh with you
I'd renounce the world to share that one beer
But its too late... too late...
And as I fall today, shed a tear for me
Bear a special place for me in my heart
For from my lungs I'll whisper a scream
And from my mouth escapes, "DAD!!!"