I feel the touch

of his gentle hand

I can see the longing

in her eyes

This pain I'm feeling

was never planned

I never knew it could

hurt so much - Good-bye

I only planned

to stay one night

But that one night

turned into years

I can see his tiny

eyes getting wet

As I say good-bye

through my tears

Lord, why does life

have to be so complicated?

Why does he

have to know such pain?

Why does he

have to share our sadness?

Lord, please tell me

How do I explain?

We planned a life

of love and laughter

But lost it all

somewhere along the way

So, lord , won't you

please tell me

How do I tell him

Daddy's got to go away?

By: Jeffrey Carter