I Am Yours to Keep

I Am Yours to Keep

You are a princess in my heart,
and I care for you so much.
I love the fondness in your eyes
and your tender little touch.

I looked at you when you were born,
and knew then straight away,
that I would be forever here
to watch you grow and play.

You bring to me a heart of joy,
and memories so great,
and a powerful sense of fatherhood
that no one can debate.

I watch you sleep and dream of things
that I can only wonder.
That innocent look upon your face
just makes my heart grow fonder.

I see you run and jump and shout
and calling out my name.
No love that I have ever known
could ever feel the same.

No suffering or tragedy
nor deeply seated pain
could ever overshadow
the bond that we retain.

And so my little princess
before you go to sleep,
Remember I am your daddy
and I am yours to keep