Carrying a father's weight

In the silence of the night,

I hear your laughter fade,

Memories wrapped in shadows,

A love that can't be saved.

The world spins on, but I'm stuck in place,

Chasing echoes of your grace,

Every step I take feels like a lost fight,

Wishing you were here to guide me through the night.

I walk this road, heavy with regret,

Footprints of a man I can't forget,

Trying to fill these boots you left behind,

But in every heartbeat, I'm struggling to find.

Oh, Dad, I’m carrying your weight,

A heavy heart learns to navigate,

Searching for the light in this shadowed place,

Holding on to memories I can't replace.

The laughter fades, but the love remains,

Riding every wave of silent pains,

Your wisdom whispers in the gentle breeze,

Yet here I stand, brought down to my knees.

Trying to be the man you thought I could be,

But every twist and turn is a mystery,

In a world where colors seem to fade away,

I’d trade it all just to hear you say:

Oh, Dad, I’m carrying your weight,

A heavy heart learns to navigate,

Searching for the light in this shadowed place,

Holding on to memories I can't replace.

But I’m learning to breathe, learning to fight,

With every tear, I’ll find my light,

For you, I’ll rise, I’ll learn to stand,

And carry your love across this land.

In the silence of the night, I feel you near,

In the strength I find, I’ll keep you here,

Forever in my heart, through every storm,

I’ll walk your path, your spirit keeps me warm.