Dear Eloise

I never thought I'd feel so selfless I never thought I'd see an angel look so helpless You arrived I had to hold you right away The sun was smiling on my face but you felt light as rain You were sleeping I was staring I can't help it Feeling overwhelmed but yet the love was overwhelming All the family came to welcome you and bring you gifts too The only gift to me is you so here's a gift from me to you So go to sleep baby and dream to pass the time I hope the future holds for you what I hoped had in mine I hope the world aligns and doesn't simply pass you by I hope you feel the way your seen within your daddy's eyes To me your perfect I wouldn't change a thing It took a week or two for me to really take it in You see I've got some demons which I have to face within Your mum remained so patient on the days when I'd give in But then you came along and I could feel the chains and weight come off You made me strong you saw the demons and you chased them off I pray to god and I ain't really one for faith But I just hope that as you age the world becomes a better place You were born in 2020 and the times were bleak There was coronavirus had to stay inside for weeks Then we took a knee for George Floyd rest in peace Murdered by police for been a black man I can't breathe You see for people skin colour is a barrier I have a dream you'll only judge people on character Your Nana Jean was Irish your Grandad is Jamaican A family full of colour so don't stand discrimination Go to sleep baby and dream to pass the time I hope the future holds for you what I hoped had in mine I hope the world aligns and doesn't simply pass you by I hope you feel the way your seen within your daddy's eyes To me your shining brighter than I thought could be So emotional your more than what I hoped you'd be All the late nights and early shifts I'm coping with I promise I won't let you down I hope I dint And I won't always be around to catch you when you slip I'm trying to show you life is not as easy as we think So baby just relax we've all been on that rocky road When everything around you tumbles down like dominos Be strong and hope tomorrow don't bring the same agenda I promise though I'll always do my best to try protect ya When your heart is broke because some charming bloke upset ya I'll just find that motherfucker no I'm kidding mind my language Go to sleep baby and dream to pass the time I hope the future holds for you what I hoped had in mine I hope the world aligns and doesn't simply pass you by I hope you feel the way your seen within your daddy's eyes You are my daughter and the future lies with you I can be your guidance and advise you what is true But don't rely on my opinion it's your life it's up to you And I will always be supportive in whatever life you choose But I'll just share with you my dreams I hope to see you graduate on stage with your degree I hope you do some travelling experience the world I hope that when your grown up you'll still be my baby girl I hope you meet a group of friends from every walk of life I hope you won't forget to give your pops a call some time see how we're doing How you keeping how you feeling Your always on my mind while ever my old heart is beating And I hope you find someone you can share with Who's caring respectful understanding I don't care if Their black white girl boy rich poor a bit short A bit tall I don't care just hope your fine So go to sleep baby and dream to pass the time I hope the future holds for you what I hoped had in mine I hope the world aligns and doesn't simply pass you by I hope you feel the way your seen within your daddy's eyes You are my daughter And this song we write forever I hope one day we'll listen back and we can smile together For you it's anything wherever whenever Daddy loves you baby