Butterfly Kisses
This story is pang Maalaala Mo Kaya (Part One). It will be about my Daddy.
There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven,
and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
she talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all of the joy in
my life, But most of all, for...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony
daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny,
daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet sixteen today,
She's looking like her momma
a little more everyday.
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and makeup,
from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great
big world. But I remember...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you daddy,
But if you don't mind,
I'm only going to kiss you on
the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right.
To deserve her love every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.
All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise,
and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room
just staring at her,
she asked me what I'm thinking,
and I said "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
Then she leaned over....and gave me....
Butterfly kisses, with her mama there
Sticking little flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, daddy, it's just about time"
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, daddy?"
"Daddy,don't cry."
With all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning,
And butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is what love is
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses...
I'm Daddy's little girl, lahat ng gusto ko nakukuha ko. You can say na spoiled ako pero I'm not a brat.
Palagi kami magkasama ng Dad ko noon. Hatid sundo niya ako sa school. Tapos madalas kapag weekends sinasama niya ako sa work niya. Tapos madalas kaming kumakain sa Shakey's at may isang ice cream parlor kaming pinupuntahan at lagi niyang inoorder ang Banana Split para sa akin. At kung saan saan niya ako pinapasyal noon. Palagi akong may new dress, new shoes, new toys. Ang tawag nya sa akin "chumya" dapat daw "charm" kasi ako daw ang lucky charm niya. At every year palaging dalawa ang birthday party ko, isa sa house at isa sa school.
Siguro ang isang birthday party na pinakamemorable sa akin nung grade two ako. Biglang sinundo na lang ako ng girlfriend ng eldest brother ko, I asked her why eh may class pa ako, sabi lang niya "basta". Natakot ako kasi baka may nangyari sa mga kuya ko or sa parents ko. Tapos sinundo namin brother ko sa isang computer shop sa may Katipunan, so tinanong ko ang kuya ko kung bakit nila ako sinundo, ang sagot din niya "basta". Pagdating namin sa house ang daming balloons, daming food, daming tao. Pagpasok ko ng room ang dami kong dress na pagpipilian with matching shoes at hair accesories. Isa sa mga pinakamalaking birthday party ko at pinakalast na palang pabirthday party sa akin ng Dad ko.
Kaunti lang ang memories ko with my Dad kasi nagseparate sila ng Mom ko when I was in Grade 2. Once in a while nakikita ko siya, pero once in a blue moon lang. At everytime na dinadalaw niya ako lagi akong may Butterfinger na chocolate.
Hindi madali para sa akin nung magseparate sila. Pero ginawa naming normal ang buhay namin. Kahit wala ang Daddy I can say na happy family pa rin kami. Hindi ako naghanap ng father image kasi I have three older brothers, I am the youngest and only girl kasi.
Seven years ago namatay si Dad, after my debut. May lymphoma siya. Nung nalaman nasa last stage na.
 chum chants the magic words at 9:30 AM||
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The Fairy
