I Wish

I wish that you could watch my son
grow up and become a man.
Want to walk along the seashore
holding your hand.

I wish I watched you longer
as you walked across the floor.
I wish that I could tell you...
I love you, once more.

I wish I possessed your shy smile
your quiet, gentle way.
I want to hear your voice once more,
I'd listen to all you say.

I wish I had more pictures of you
to hang where all could see.
But all I have are a precious few,
thank God for memories.

I wish I'd asked you about your past,
how your girlhood days were spent.
Laughing at life, did the years go fast?
Now gone, forever silent....

I wish I had gone to church with you
and prayed to the Lord above.
Grant to me your endless devotion
and unconditional love.

I wish you were here at Christmas time,
your favorite time of year.
Lay baby Jesus in the hay,
with Mary hovering near.

Dear Santa, I wish for one more day
to make these wishes come true.
But life doesn't always give second chances,
....So now I sing to you.

I wish that you could watch my son
grow up and become a man.
Want to walk along the seashore
holding your hand.

I wish I watched you longer
as you walked across the floor.
I wish that I could tell you,
I love you once more.
Wish that I could tell you....