Never Gonna Be As Big

I’ve always looked up to a man
With a heart as big as the ocean
His hands were strong as the wind
His touch as gentle as a breeze

As a child I raced to be in his arms
"You’ve grown so much!"
These words I could count on
"I love you forever"
These words I’ll never forget

I’m never gonna be as big
Though I’ve grown taller than him
I’ll always look up to him
I’m never gonna be as big as Grampie

When I was down, I’d think of him
When he was near, frowns were far away
His way with words cheered up everyone
In the darkest times, his laughter could be counted on to bring light

A man of God with faith so strong
Any dream I had, he believed in
He gave me wisdom and taught me lessons
He showed me love when I felt unlovable

I’m never gonna be as big
Though I’ve grown taller than him
I’ll always look up to him
I’m never gonna be as big as Grampie

"Be Good" one of the last things he said to me
"I’ll love you forever" is what I’ll always remember

September 17, 2005