I Love You Bud

"I love you bud. You make me proud!" Oh, how I miss hearing those words aloud. You had my back, you watched me grow, And gave me all the love a daughter could know. I wish I could've realized sooner You wouldn't always be there for me to see And I should've taken the opportunity To spend more quality time with you Showed my appreciation for all that you do But it was too late when I opened my eyes My heart screams and cries with why's Never will you walk me down the aisle Whether for my wedding, or a simple mile So please just watch Know I'm giving life all I've got For you - and mom too There's just one thing I wish you'll do Come to me at a time you see fit Open your arms wide and say it Say it from that big ol' belly - nice and loud "I love you bud. You make me proud!"