the love that remains

September 21, 2023

throwback Thursday

saudade

(n) a nostalgic longing to be near again
to someone or something that is distant
or that has been loved and then lost
“the love that remains”

Daddy’s Hands by Holly Dunn

lyrics:

I remember daddy’s hands folded silently in prayer
And reachin’ out to hold me when I had a nightmare
You could read quite a story in the caluses and lines
Years of work and worry had left their mark behind

I remember daddy’s hands how they held my momma tight
And patted my back for somethin’ done right
There are things that I’ve forgotten that I loved about the man
But I’ll always remember the love in daddy’s hands

Daddy’s hands were soft and kind when I was cryin’
Daddy’s hands were hard as steel when I’d done wrong
Daddy’s hands weren’t always gentle but I’ve come to understand
There was always love in daddy’s hands

I remember daddy’s hands workin’ ’til they bled
Sacrificed unselfishly just to keep us all fed
If I could do things over, I’d live my life again
And never take for granted the love in daddy’s hands

Daddy’s hands were soft and kind when I was cryin’
Daddy’s hands were hard as steel when I’d done wrong
Daddy’s hands weren’t always gentle but I’ve come to understand
There was always love in daddy’s hands

Daddy’s hands were soft and kind when I was cryin’
Daddy’s hands were hard as steel when I’d done wrong
Daddy’s hands weren’t always gentle but I’ve come to understand
There was always love in daddy’s hands

Written by: Holly Dunn
Album: Milestones- Greatest Hits
Released: 1991

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