urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:adigoadumbras adigoadumbras adigoadumbras 2004-10-23T06:03:09Z urn:lj:livejournal.com:atom1:adigoadumbras:552 2004-10-23T03:21:56Z 2004-10-23T06:03:09Z "Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence<br />My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then<br />Hug me around 'til I fell asleep<br />Then up the stairs he would carry me<br />And I knew for sure I was loved<br />If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him<br />I'd play a song that would never, ever end<br />How I'd love, love, love<br />To dance with my father again<br /><br />When I and my mother would disagree<br />To get my way, I would run from her to him<br />He'd make me laugh just to comfort me<br />Then finally make me do just what my mama said<br />Later that night when I was asleep<br />He left a note under my sheet<br />Never dreamed that he would be gone from me<br />If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him<br />I'd play a song that would never, ever end<br />'Cause I'd love, love, love<br />To dance with my father again<br /><br />Sometimes I'd listen outside her door<br />And I'd hear how my mother cried for him<br />I pray for her even more than me<br />I pray for her even more than me<br />I know I'm praying for much too much<br />But could you send back the only man she loved<br />I know you don't do it usually<br />But dear Lord she's dying<br />To dance with my father again<br />Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream"<br /><br /><br /> -Luther Van Dross