• These thoughts are what helps the long days go by smoother.
    The memories make day light seem shorter.
    All I do is close my eyes and there you are,
    By my side.

    Your arms around me is what keeps me safe and warm.
    The sweet soft whispers are what keep me confident and strong.
    Dreams of the future are what keep me from looking back.
    No matter how far you are you're always by my side.

    Dressed in more than Sunday's best, you in black and me in white,
    We say "I do". Sometimes in a church, other times in the meadow, or even on a beach.
    Fast forward and we are in Spain, or Australia, or right here at home holding hands.
    Fast forward yet again, "Sweet heart don't get too far ahead of your mother and I!" you call
    To a rambunctious 2 or 3, some times as old as 6, year old toddler.
    I just close my eyes and know you always be by my side.

    Though you can't see, I trace your face on that computer screen.
    I start with your eyes, you nose, your jaw line, and last but not least your lips.
    I make sure I have everyone of your features perfectly memorized,
    So that each day dream is as real as can be.
    For now, the only way for you to be here is in my dreams, day or night.
    But baby I know will get everything right.
    You are meant to be by my side.