David

I see my own reflection when I picture your sweet face

A quiet soul, a loyal heart, a tender kind of grace

Growing up, you filled our home with laughter and with light

My precious son, my David, you made the shadows bright

I tried so hard to reach you, but the hour was too late

I wish I could have held your hand before you passed the gate

I miss you so, my darling boy, more than my tears can say

Please wait for me in Heaven till I come to you someday

When Nanny and your Pappy passed, and sorrow came to call

You wrapped your strong arms round me and you held me through it all

A father and a grandfather, so gentle and so true

A legacy of kindness is the life we saw in you

I tried so hard to reach you, but the hour was too late

I wish I could have held your hand before you passed the gate

I miss you so, my darling boy, more than my tears can say

Please wait for me in Heaven till I come to you someday

The heaviest cross I have to bear is that I wasn't there

To stroke your head and whisper love in one last, quiet prayer

But I know you're with the angels now, in everlasting rest

And I will keep your memory safe, right here inside my chest

I tried so hard to reach you, but the hour was too late

I wish I could have held your hand before you passed the gate

I miss you so, my David, my sweet and loyal boy

Just wait for me in Heaven, where the sorrow turns to joy