He held my hand

My little heart pounded
I awoke with a start
A scream escaped
But he emerged in the dark

And he held my hand.

Laughing and playing
Running so fast
I tripped and fell
And he appeared at last

And he held my hand.

Twelve years hard work
The big day arrived
Wearing cap and gown,
I had survived!

And he held my hand.

The love of my life
Standing by my side
The dress of my dreams
I was the happiest bride

And he held my hand.

Nine months of waiting
The day finally came.
My son was born
Life would never be the same.

And he held my hand.

All through my life,
In good and in bad.
I knew I could always,
Reach for my dad.

And he'd hold my hand.


Sitting in the hospital,
His life fades from his eyes.
I knew it was coming,
We'd said our goodbyes.

And he let go of my hand.