That day in the hospital
He did not leave her side
For he was a proud daddy
Not one to be pushed aside.
For he left his wife in the room
In order to see
His new baby daughter
How beautiful could she be?
He watched her grow
He watched her learn
She learned from her faults
And now it was her turn.
Her hair was up in a bow
Her favorite dress just on her so
It was her first day of Kindergarten
And she could not wait to go.
Pictures were took
Goodbyes were a dread
She took one step onto the bus
No more words to be said.
And though her daddy always told her
She was his baby girl
Now she’s off and alone
To find her way in this world.
And though the years passed
She always felt
About that one special daddy
Who made her heart melt.
Times did get rough
Arguments were said
But even in the end
She got butterfly kisses
Right on her head.
She was now entering high school
And he was so proud
Of what she had accomplished
Of who she had become right now.
He knew the time was limited
Before she had to move on
To find a place at college
But he never let on.
For as sad as he could be
He never forgot and always knew
That one day in the hospital
Oh boy how she grew.
Look at her in her gown and cap
Walking to get her diploma,
With that smile on her face
And that sparkle in her eye
Her daddy knew the world couldn’t harm her.
She found her way
To that one special college
Where she met a new boy,
Who opened her eyes
And showed her,
That there’s more out there
Then just what she’s been seeing.
So she took him home
And what do you know
Her momma liked him
But her daddy didn’t know.
“You’ll always be my baby,”
He would say
“And I just don’t know,
If I’m ready to give you away though.”
There were many times
They went to visit the families
And many more times
She thought about making her own family.
They didn’t want to rush things
Because of the fear they wouldn’t last
But every time they saw each other
She could always see him for the best.
The more time they spent together
The more and more
She wanted it to last forever
And there they were.
Just as happy as ever
Until one night
He asked her at dinner.
“I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you,”
He said,
Then got down on one knee
And gave her the ring
With tears in her eyes,
And love in her heart,
She promised that boy her life.
After she said yes
She took out her phone
To call her daddy
To tell him on her own.
There was silence at first
But he knew it was coming
There was no way to stop it
No way to keep running.
“I’m very happy,” he would say,
As his head dropped towards his lap
His beautiful baby girl
Who just a few years ago
Graduated in her gown and cap.
The date had been set
Invitations had been handed out
But there was still one last thing
The father and bride dance he forgot about.
He knew the perfect song
And cried the first time he heard it
But what would it be like
To dance upon the floor to it?
The day had finally come,
And she couldn’t wait to see
Her new husband in his tux
But she really wanted to see her daddy.
“So she’ll change her name today.
She’ll make a promise
And he’ll give her away.
Standing in the brides-room
Just staring at her.
She asked him what he’s thinking
And he said, “I’m not sure.
I just feel like I’m losing my baby girl,”
So she leaned over
And gave him butterfly kisses
With her momma there
Sticking little white flowers
All up in her hair.
‘Walk me down the aisle daddy;
It’s just about time,
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddy don’t cry.’
‘Oh with all that he’s done wrong
He must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night.’”
He then walked her down the aisle
And danced to their perfect song
She had the time of her life
She had fun all night long
And her daddy then knew she was ready
To take the world on, on her own
For once again he saw that big smile on her face
And he finally realized she was ready to be gone.
And to this day
The love between them they shared
And the bond they shared
Could never be replaced
Not in a million years.
It wasn’t long
Until joy was brought into their life
For there was a new baby boy
For the new husband and wife.
Soon came another
Except this time was a girl
Who brought a whole new meaning to their life
And made their world twirl.
And as the kids got older
So did her dad
Soon very fragile and weak
Which made her very sad.
So as he got old
She took him in
But she was afraid
She soon wouldn’t see him again.
“Now he hugs her when he sees her
And they talk about the past
He tries to give her money
And she tries to give it back
Here’s a book of advice
More than she needs
The look in his eyes is saying to her
‘Let me help you all I can,
While I’m still in this world…’
Because what will you do when your daddy’s gone
And you’re…
Daddy’s Baby Girl”
**Part of song lyrics taken from:
Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
Butterfly Kisses by Faith Hill
