There are just some things I find difficult to share mostly because I can't seem to find words for them. I don't really talk about this situation openly or to just anyone because I feel like until you've been there, you just can't exactly understand, but through the struggles that I've at times faced, and tears that I've at times cried, I can tell you this: It has all made me strive for a better self, and allowed me to recognize the opportunities that life offers; that I can choose to nurture my relationships with friends, family, and my future husband, that I can make a difference in someone's life, that I can laugh, that I can cry, that I can chase my dreams and encourage others to do the same, and that I can be the person that I choose to be. This is a song I wrote a few years ago. I was thinking about my Dad, his character, the things he's battled in his life, and the things I appreciated from him as a parent. Aside from our graduation song which I wrote, I've never made anything else public before. This is a first for me. It's a risk, and my heart is racing. I only hope that it can touch someone's life. So, here goes. I call it "Dad's Song".
He holds her little hand and he cries
As he watches her sleep
Her mom had been gone for three days
It was best that she leave
But his little girl needs her mama around
And when she’ll need her the most
She just won’t be found
He constantly wonders how he’ll
Answer questions to come
And whether or not he can be
Both a dad and a mom
There’s just so much only time can tell
He prays daily for God to send angels to help
He loves her
And he prays for her each night
And when he prays he
Knows everything’s alright
Because God’s never failed him
And he won’t fail this time
He may give you a mountain
But not one that you can’t climb
Those days turn to years as she grows
And it blows him away
She was still just his little girl
Yesterday
Now they’re choosing pictures for senior ads
And while they’re looking back
On the life that they had
She said “Daddy I want you to know
That I love you so much.
And this life that you’ve given to me
Has been more than enough.”
They say she is a testament to the faith
That her father had when he prayed for her that day
And he loves her
And he still prays for her each night
When he prays he
Knows everything’s alright
Because God didn’t fail him
And he won’t fail this time
He may give you a mountain
But not one you can’t climb.
And if it seems that it’s too tall
Remember the journey is what really matters
And if you feel you’re gonna fall
He’ll pick you up,
If you want him to
He holds her hand and he cries
As he gives her
Away
6 comments:
It is HARD to put your heart out there and share what's REALLY going in in your soul. Thank you, Shannon, for sharing this piece of your incredible story. Great!
it means so much to me that you would share that Shan. it's beautiful number one. and i know how hard it was for you to put your heart out there. it makes me remember to be thankful for my father and all that he does for me. it always reminds me that God never gives you more than you can handle and it's in the times of the storms that He carries you through. <3
Precious! :)
This is really lovely, Shan. It is really hard to put your heart out there, but you did it beautifully. I can really identify with your song. My Mom was around growing up, but she was not very involved or very present in my life because she had a wealth of problems. In turn, my Dad was forced to be both a Mom and a Dad to me, and we're still very close today as a result. Thank you for sharing your song!
Hey its hard to say what's on your heart but that song says it all!
Shannon, that is beautiful! Knowing you and your dad... it makes it where I can actually see some parts of that song. You have a lot to say and say it so well! Thank you for taking a chance. It was worth it!
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