Confession (for my Dad)

I was watching u sleep the other day
and prayed it would last, the peace that rested on your face
I'd never seen in the past.
I was watching u speak a while ago
and hoped that you'd go on,
the way your words had no ending
your spirit seems so strong,
I was watching u fight the other day
and prayed my tears would dry,
all of this, was done for me
and i couldn't figure out y.
I was watching u smile a while ago
and stared in total awe,
was it me that made u smile?
was it triumph i saw?
And all this timed you've waited
and all this timed you've helped,
and all the things u sacrificed
for me to grow up well.
And all the tears u dried
and all the pain u soothe,
and all the truths u had to hide
without a simple thank-you.
But i was watching u the other day
and i realized i can't wait,
to tell you how much i appreciate
and love u in every way.