like a rocket to the moon
he would fly me around my room
pull up the covers and turn down the light
kiss me softly and whisper, "goodnight
while i'm away and we're apart
i'll keep you here, right here in my heart" 

a snow white lunch box, a brand new dress
that yellow school bus scared me to death
the big doors opened and he pulled me close
i still remember the words he chose
while i'm away and we're apart
i'll keep you here, right here in my heart 

so when i'm feeling lonely
and when i'm far from home
his hearts beating deep inside me
and i'm never alone 

now friends and family line the aisle
he wears his best suit and a nervous smile
his tears are happy, his tears are sad
i whisper softly, "they're waiting dad
while i'm away and we're apart
i'll keep you here, right here in my heart"

by kevin briody
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