Although I never knew you
And we never said hello
There’s something that I want to say
There’s something you should know
 
Your Mum had precious time with you
Before you slipped away
Forgive us for feeling it wasn’t enough
Forgive me for not saving the day
 
I don’t know how it happened
I wonder every day
Perhaps you’re with the little ones
Who never had a say
 
To say I miss you doesn’t tell
Of the pain I’m feeling now
You were there, then you were gone
I guess fate would not allow
 
I cannot call you daughter
And I cannot call you son
I wish I’d got to hold you
But the heartache had begun
 
There will always be a place for you
Within this heart of mine
Perhaps one day I’ll meet you
And my feelings I’ll define
 
Barely formed and fragile
The dreams of hopeful few
I ask you don’t forget me
For I’ll never forget you
 
When I think I should’ve known you
And the times we should’ve had
You’ll live within my grief-filled dreams
Where I’ll always be your Dad.