Desiree Cantu

He wasn't important
or a hero known by the world,
but a hero he was
to this little girl.

See, my dad wasn't God,
but he knew a lot of things.
He wasn't part of royalty,
but in my eyes he was a king.

He taught me life's lessons,
the difference between right and wrong.
At night when I couldn't sleep,
he'd rock and sing me a song.

His presence was important,
and I loved to see him smile.
He told me I would succeed
if I walked the extra mile.

As time kept going on,
I could see something in his eye.
It was time for him to go home,
and it was time to say goodbye.

As I stood right by his side,
tearful eyes and knees so weak.
I bent over to say goodbye,
my heart was so broken, I couldn't speak.

Two hours after I left,
he went to his home in the sky.
I felt so much regret
because I couldn't say goodbye.

I loved my daddy with all my heart,
and I just want him to know.
I will always love him,
and he will always be my hero.