When Did I Lose You

You used to reach for my hand, Just to cross the street. Now I don't even know, If you still think of me. I remember your first bicycle, How you were scared to fall. You looked back every second. Now you don't look back at all. When did I lose you? Was it slow Or all at once? Was it something that I said? Or something I forgot? I was busy being strong, Trying hard to be the man. But somewhere in the silence, I let go of your hand. Mm. Mm. Your voice got deeper over time. Your laughter changed its tone. One day you shut the door behind you, And called somewhere else home. I replay our last conversation, Every word I didn't choose. If I could take one moment back, I'd never let you move. When did I lose you? Was it pride that built that wall? Did you need me and I missed it? Did I not see it At all? I would trade my stubborn heart, Every lesson I tried to teach. If I could hear you say again, "Dad, wait for me." I don't need you to come back. I just need to know, You remember I loved you. When did I lose you? Or were you never gone? Maybe love just stands in silence, When a child has grown. And if you ever Turn around, And wonder where I am. I'll be right here, Still your father, Still your dad.