My Fathers Words In The Night

Daddy's not coming back
to mommy and me.
He told her last night
He wants to be free.

I hid in the hall
being very quiet you see.
But I heard him say
"I just want to be free."

My mommy started crying
as he went out.
I stood in the hall
fighting not to shout.

I didn't understand
why he left like he did.
I wiped away my tears
and hid in my bed.

Arms wrapped me in love
mom came in the night
To dry my tears
and just hold me so tight.

Mom whispered to me
very close to my ear.
a few precious things
just for me to hear

It wasn't my fault
I'm not to blame.
He is still my dad
and I carry his name.

Life is not easy
But we can pray.
He will grow up
and be back someday.