It's not easy for me
To write this letter
But I can promise you
Things will get better

After I'm gone
Don't grieve over me
Live a life of joy
Not one of misery

There's so many things
I never got to tell you
But you're always in my heart
Believe me, it's true

You were the reason
I fought for so long
Because of you
I was remaining strong

But now it seems
My end is near
All that was confusing
Is now so clear

These thoughts in my head
Have been such a bother
I feel like I've failed
As a real father

I feel as if though
I could have done more
Why didn't this ever
Occur to me before

There are many regrets
Of things I've done
But rest assured
You are definitely not one

I don't know why
Things turned out this way
I wish I had the words
But I don't know what to say

But please understand
It's not death I fear
It's the fact that never again
Will I hold you near

I can't carry you to bed
When you've stayed up late
Or wait on you to come home
From your first date

I'll never take you shopping
For that dress that's just right
Or see you coming down the stairs
As you leave for prom night

You can't imagine
My absolute frustration
That I won't be there
For your graduation

I hate the fact
I won't be there to see
When you're up on stage
Receiving your college degree

I wish I could meet the man
Who commits his life
To loving and cherishing you
As his wonderful wife

I'm sorry I won't be there
To walk you down the aisle
Wearing that long white dress
And your beautiful smile

I'll never meet my grandchildren
Watch them run and play
Meeting their grandfather
They'll never see that day

Sweetheart, I write this
With all the love in my heart
But now I feel
I'm about to depart

Keep me in your memories
I'll always be there
With my last breath, I say
Farewell and take care