Daddy I miss you so much Daddy it's your day of honor every day That's why we sure need you here, I wish you weren't so far away It's so long waiting, year after year. 'Cause Mommy and me, we miss you so But I'm brave, never fear, And when she's real sad, just as you said I wipe away her tears. Every day is not real good without you But, we still set your place, At the top of the dinner table And pretend we see your face. Then as the sun is setting way over there I tuck Mommy in real tight, And we say our prayers again For God to keep you, while you fight. We're real proud of you Daddy Of your big heart and all, When I'm big I'll serve God and country too And in your footsteps fall. Soft Whispers from Derry's Heart Poems © 2004 used with permission heartwhispers@iinet.net.au