Why Did You Have To Leave?

I promised you, Dad, that I would stay strong,
But I'm starting to fall, now that you're gone.
My smile is slipping and I'm feeling real weak,
Dad, can you hear me? Your guidance, I seek.

I sit here thinking these thoughts about you,
Wondering just why you left me so soon.
Our pictures together are far out-of-date,
The most recent one taken, I was barely just eight.

There we were standing, me in your arms,
After a long day of fun, we'd been out at the farm.
Their was hay in my hair but I didn't care,
All that mattered was that you were there.

I knew you were busy so it was hard to spend time,
But that didn't matter the days you were mine.
You stood as my idol, my personal guide,
I wanted to be you, I stood joined to your side.

I sit here remembering my first hockey game,
Wore jerseys that matched, even sat there the same.
After every goal scored, we'd jump up and cheer,
I still can't believe we won't do that this year.

Daddy, I miss you. This life isn't fair.
Why'd the drunk driver live? How could he dare?
Dead on arrival, you couldn't be saved.
When I heard those words? My heart inwardly caved.

I can't figure out why you had to leave,
You left me alone, only to grieve.
I know you had different intentions for life,
Losing you cut me up like a knife.

Can't help but cry over memories missed,
The moments without you I can't even list.
I wanted you there on graduation day,
You missed my dance showcase, and lead role in play.

If I'm to get married you'll never attend.
This hole in my heart, I wish you could mend.
Someday your grandchildren will ask where you are,
How will I explain the death of my star?

I miss you like crazy, but I guess it's okay.
I know that I'll see you again, someday.
I hope you can hear me, I just want you to know,
That I love you, Daddy. I didn't want you to go..