hold on to the memories

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Here's a song for your kid **Verse 1** In California skies, memories linger on Of laughter shared with my little girl, before life moved us gone Twenty years old now, yet childhood smiles remain Care Bears sent with love each birthday, till she outgrew the pain **Chorus** Hold on to memories, dear ones, don't let them fade My love remained constant, though my path was misguided and shade In da rkness, visions of you both lit the way Through every struggle, my heart stayed with you, night and day **Verse 2** Then came my youngest warrior, brave heart beating strong Cancer tried to steal his smile, but love kept him moving along Seven years old when worlds collided, parents parted ways Yet through life's turmoil, his father's love remained, silent prayers **Chorus** Hold Here is the rest of the song: **Verse 3** Behind cold walls, my heart remained with you Regret and longing etched on every wall I viewed Freedom lost, but love stayed true My thoughts were home, with both of you **Verse 4** My daughter's childhood laughter echoes still Care Bears symbolizing love that time won't kill My son's brave heart inspires me every night Fatherly love shining bright, like a guiding light **Verse 5** If only walls could speak, they'd tell tales of my sorrow Whispers of your names, my heart's constant tomorrow In dreams, we're together, wild and free Waking up to reality, longing to be with thee **Verse 6** My son's health battles scarred my soul Helpless feelings fueled my heart's goal To be present, protect, and love without condition Though physically absent, spirit always near your position **Verse 7** Life took drastic turns, mistakes were made Yet love for both of you remained unshaken, unafraid Through darkness and regret, your memories sustain Fatherly love enduring, like an eternal flame **Verse 8** If I could turn back time, choose a different road Be present for every step, every milestone to hold But life unfolded differently, mistakes my guide Still, love for you both remained my heart's inside **Verse 9** My daughter's teenage years slipped away Visits ceased, silence grew, night and day Yet annually, build a Bears arrived like clockwork heart Symbols of love lasting, never to depart **Verse 10** Now twenty and eleven, beauty shines in both faces My love evolved, matured through life's troubled places Longing to reconnect, heal past pains and fears Restore love's foundation, calm all doubts and tears **Verse 11** Prayers whispered secretly, hoping you'd hear Fatherly love echoing near, though physically unclear In spirit, I cheered every triumph, comforted each fall Love loyal, standing tall know I love u all * *Verse 13** Years lost to shadows, now sunlight filters through A chance to rebuild bridges, love shining pure and true No excuses for past mistakes, only remorse and pain Yet love for you both remained, refusing to wane **Verse 14** If tears could wash away heartache and regret I'd cry forever, healing wounds we've not forget But tears dry, heart remains heavy with longing sighs Yearning for second chances, loving eyes **Verse 15** So hold on to memories, dear ones, don't let fade My love remained constant, though paths were mislaid In darkness or light, hearts forever entwined Yours truly, Dad – love left behind.

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