Daddys Hands

I remember daddy’s hands folded silently in prayer

And reaching out to hold me when I had a nightmare

You could read quite a story in the callous´ and lines

Years of work and worry had left their mark behind

I remember daddy’s hands how they held my mama tight

And patted my back for something done right

There are things that I’d forgotten that I loved about the man

But I’ll always remember the love in daddy’s hands

Daddy’s hands were soft and kind when I was crying

Daddy’s hands were hard as steel when I’d done wrong

Daddy’s hands weren’t always gentle but I’ve come to understand

There was always love in daddy’s hands

I remember daddy’s hands working ’til they bled

Sacrificed unselfishly just to keep us all fed

If I could do things over I’d live my life again

And never take for granted the love in daddy’s hands