Alyson Chase - My Sweetest Flower Lyrics

The candles flickered on the cake
A wish to make, a breath to take
But the room grew cold, and silence fell
The day turned dark, a living hell
Why did you leave on my birthday, Dad
The happiest day turned sharply sad
I've searched for reasons in the silence of the night
A daughter's heart lost, out of sight
Why this day, Why your fate
These questions burn through my sorrowful state
But I'll keep singing, my voice won't fade
For the bond we shared, for what you taught me fair
Even when I was wrong
You always loved me the same
Your laughter echoes, your advice rings true
In every corner of life I pursue
But that joyous day turned to stark dismay
Alone and bereft, I found my way
Beneath the old oak, a surprise from you
A gift left behind, a note that flew
Hands trembling, tears unbidden
Your words embraced me
From where they were hidden
Why today, my heart had wept
But your love reached out, a promise kept
Happy birthday, my sweetest flower, the note you penned
Love you now and forever, a love that won't end