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Ask Me a Question

September 18, 2009
By PippinP GOLD, Bolingbrook, Illinois
PippinP GOLD, Bolingbrook, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
Faith is like learning to walk; you have to fall at first, but don't stay down. When in doubt, don't stop believing.


Looking back on our days together, I remember the love in his eyes.
He was Daddy and the smartest man ever. He would wipe my tears when I cried.
I'd say, "Daddy, can I ask you a question?"
And he'd just smile at me 'cause he knew it all.

He said, "Ask me a question, whatever you like.
Ask why there's darkness, or why there's light.
I'm ready to listen. Ask me what a big word means.
Darling, I just hope you never have to ask if I love you."

As I grew older I started to doubt him, started thinking he was wrong.
We had our share of arguments, and I missed what I thought was gone.
I said, "Daddy, can I ask you a question?"
And there were tears in his eyes, 'cause he knew my thought.

He said, "Ask me a question, whatever you like.
Ask why there's darkness, or why there's light.
I'm ready to listen. Ask me what a big word means.
Darling, I just hope you never have to ask if I love you."

The years flew by too quickly, and I was grown and in a veil
Getting ready to be given away to the new man who knew it all.
I said, "Daddy, can I ask you a question?"
And he shed a tear 'cause he knew it'd be my last.

He said, "Ask me a question, whatever you like.
Ask why there's darkness, or why there's light.
I'm ready to listen. Ask me what a big word means.
Darling, I just hope you never have to ask if I love you."

He was fading fast one night, with his grandkids by his side.
They wanted him to tell them what he thought Heaven was like.

He said, "Ask me a question, whatever you like.
Ask if there's darkness, or how much light.
I'm ready to listen. Ask me what clouds are like.
Darling, I just hope you never have to ask if I love you."


The author's comments:
I wrote this for my dad's birthday this year. I think one of the best gifts is a song, and I did my best on this one!
I could always ask him my questions, and I don't always understand his answers, but he's always happy to answer.
Love you Daddy!

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Zoya_Khan GOLD said...
on Dec. 21 2012 at 8:29 am
Zoya_Khan GOLD, Gujranwala, Other
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Favorite Quote:
Where LOGIC ends, FAITH begins.<br /> - Zoya Khan

Nice :) :) :)

on Jan. 20 2012 at 7:32 pm
ErisRose DIAMOND, Ashburn, Virginia
50 articles 1 photo 81 comments

Favorite Quote:
Omnia vincit amor et nos cedamus amori- Love conquers all let us yield to love<br /> Sweat Dries, Blood Clots, Bones Heal, Suck it up and dance! <br /> If they give you ruled paper, write the other way

This is so sweet and beautiful!! I loved it(:

Jackie said...
on Jan. 18 2012 at 5:20 pm
Your words are wonderful....I do hope this is made into a song. You are a talented lyricist.

imac said...
on Jan. 18 2012 at 3:45 pm
Thoughts straight from the Heart beat, Golden words written on a silken sheet, Wrapped and sealed for a special day, To the one thats loved in every way.

Joe Cool said...
on Oct. 8 2009 at 6:34 pm
Awesome lyrics! I want to hear this song!

on Oct. 4 2009 at 1:38 pm
I love this... I hope I'll never ask Him that question.

Good song! Keep writing