My Daughter, My Light

She came from shadows a childhood torn A father gone a heart to mourn Her early years a stormy sea But when we met she felt like family No blood between us but a tie so strong A girl so brave where I belong Through every loss she stood tall and true A daughter found in skies of blue Oh my daughter my light in the dark You lifted me up ignited my spark Through miles apart you're here in my soul I'll always be Dad to make you whole She never had a father's hand But in her heart I took that stand Her spirit shines though pain came near A strength so fierce year after year She loved my wife like her own kin When we lost her she helped me begin Through every tear she held me tight My guiding star my saving light Oh my daughter my light in the dark You lifted me up ignited my spark Through miles apart you're here in my soul I'll always be Dad to make you whole She's far away but never gone In every prayer I carry on She's said to me "You've been my guide" And I'll be there right by her side Oh my daughter my light in the dark You lifted me up ignited my spark Through miles apart you're here in my soul I'll always be Dad to make you whole A promise made forever true My girl my heart belongs to you Through every storm I'll stand and stay My daughter now and every day