Daddy's Little Tears

He was a man's man.
He had a tough life, 
but a soft spot that would show in the tears 
he would shed when life touched his heart.
Like the day he was married 
and the day his child was born.
Yes, there were times in between 
when a song he held close to his heart
would play on the radio. 
No matter where he was 
he would begin to sing along.
As much as he tried, his voice would give in 
and the notes would tumble and fall 
from his tongue as he struggled 
to wipe away the tears.
"Daddy's Little Tears" 
as his angel child would call them.

It came about one day when she was sitting on his lap. 
approached she began to see the tears 
form in the corner of his eye.
Although she was very young 
this came as a surprise.
"Daddies never cry, " she thought.
There must be something wrong.
"Daddy, is there something in your eye?"
she asked as she turned and looked his way. 
"Yes, there is, my love," he said.  "You!"
"But Daddy, do I make you cry?" she asked.
"Not sad tears, but tears of joy.
When you were born my life was so filled with joy,
that at times, it overflows," he answered.

It's not a sign of weakness for a man to shed a tear.
But a sign of strength to show the world he cares.
Like the first day she headed off to school, her graduation, 
the night she announced her engagement, 
the wedding and the birth of her first child.
Daddy's little tears always made the moment special 
and told her how much he loved her.

Then, on one chilled early morning 
in the autumn of his life, 
she sat and held his hand.
They spoke about the things of life 
and she thanked him for all he did.
"I don't want to leave you, but my time has come.
The only thing greater yet for me to see, 
would be the smiling face of God 
welcoming me home," he said.
Then turning his head toward her 
as he lay upon his bed he closed his eyes 
and sighed one last sigh.
He was gone.

The few who were gathered there stood silently 
watching as she whispered in his ear.
"Daddy, did you see Him?
Did you see the face of God?"
Then, suddenly she pulled back and nervously 
began to laugh and cry.
"He did! I know it!" she said. 
Sure enough, there in the corner of his eyes were 
"Daddy's Little Tears."
He was overflowing with joy.

"I believe in you!"

Bob Perks

"Don't Cry Daddy"
by Lisa Marie & Elvis Presley 

~Made with Love~

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