by Lisa Taylor

Created on: November 11, 2008

Daddy, I remember when

You wrapped your arms around me

And gave me advice I didn't want to hear

You told me I could do anything

Make every dream come true

You told me that there is no limit

On what I could achieve

You gave me inspiration

By the way you lived your life

A happy man who inspired everyone

I can still hear you saying

Don't let trouble, trouble you

Until trouble, troubles you

You never worried much

You always knew

Everything would work out

In the end.
You smiled in the face of adversity

You joked around to bring a smile

To everyone's face

The twinkle in your eye and

The skip in your step

Let everyone know

The happiness you felt inside.

Daddy, I remember when

You gave me your shoulder

To cry on

When someone broke my heart

And I remember the words you said

It was going to be alright

Everything works out in the end

Just hold on tight

Daddy, you gave me wings to fly

And now you're gone

A vivacious, positive man

Taken suddenly

I guess God just couldn't wait any longer

For you to make Him smile

Daddy, it's one year later and

I miss you terribly

But I remember all the positive

And see all the beauty that you saw

I'm taking all your advice now

Thank you for giving it to me

I'm living my life now

According to my dreams

Making every dream come true

And I don't let trouble, trouble me

I'm making every day count

And living it the way you did

I'm flying on those wings

You gave me

And I'm choosing happiness

Daddy, you were right

About everything

It took losing you

for me to understand

all the wisdom in your words

But now I understand and

I'm taking your advice

I'm living my life the way

You always showed me how

I will continue your legacy

Of happiness and positive thinking

Daddy, I'm flying high

In memory of you.

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