Daddy tiptoed into the nursery
to the son of his heart
and said it's time to go,
But the baby said, It is too far
So Daddy said, How far can you see,
The baby whimpered, Only to the door..
Then go little one, for Daddy is right here.

The days passed by in dreamy years
And the little boy lost all those early fears,
The journey of life was drawing near
But, all is well, for Daddy's here.

Once again he said, It's time to go
But the lad replied, It is too far,
So Daddy said, How far can you see
The young lad replied, Only to the gate,
Then go on out Daddy said,
For I will still be here.

And thus the years sped swiftly by
The lad became a man, with much to try,
The days of childhood now all gone
The day arrived when Dad just could not go along.

So Father said, It's time to go
But the young man cried, It is too far,
So Father said, How far can you see
The man cried
I cannot see at all, how life should be trod
So Father said, Go forth now
But put your hand within the hand of God.


Soft Whispers from
Derry's Heart Poems © 2006