To Daddy, With Love

I wish I could take back the words that I know hurt you more than anything that I could have said.
I wish I could thank you again for the things that you gave me and the things that you did for me.
I wish I could feel your rough hand on my cheek one more time.
I wish I could run into your arms when I'm feeling sad and afraid and overwhelmed.
I wish I could pick up the telephone and call you when I miss you.
I wish I could show you how proud I am of who you are and who I am because of you.

All I can do now is do all that you did for me for my own child, and wish that you will see that I am paying forward all that you gave to me.