What would you give,

to have your daddy back?

To hear him say,

everything will be okay.

How does a girl live,

without her dad?

All the things she needs,

that only he could give.

What would I give?

I would hug you more,

and give up looking cool.

I would do better with my life,

even finish school.

I would give you memories,

you deserved to have.

Never be ashamed,

to call you my dad.

I would read the books,

you wanted me to.

So we could discuss,

something we both knew.

I would make you proud,

of how I spent my days.

Never make you worry,

while I was away.

I would stay closer,

instead of moving so far.

I would be grateful,

for my first car.

I would never complain,

about the damn drive.

When you just wanted to make sure,

your baby was still alive.

I would ask you more questions,

and take your advice to heart.

I would smile and say Thank You,

when you said I was good at art.

I would do more with my brain,

when you insisted I was smart.

I would do everything I could,

to make you see,

just how much,

you meant to me.