My Dearest Dad
Please keep in mind, this man is dying
Please keep in mind, he's holding back crying
Though not new to you, it's all new to him
His world was once full, now only seems grim
Please keep in mind, this man is dying
Please keep in mind, he's holding back crying
He is a dear man, with feelings and needs
Not just an object to mishandle and squeeze
Please keep in mind, this man is dying
Please keep in mind, he's holding back crying
He needs you to listen, not only to hear
He says that he's hurting, you say "yes dear"
Please keep in mind, this man is dying
Please keep in mind, he's holding back crying
Let this man have his dignity, the little that's left
Let him go as he wishes, let this be your gift
Please keep in mind, our loved one is dying
Please keep in mind, we're holding back crying
We're hanging by threads, to memories now old
Holding tight to our loved one, his secrets now told
