Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle 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 the joy in my life, But most of all... 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 every day. One part woman, the other part girl. To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls. Trying her wings 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 cheek this time." With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right. To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night. All the precise 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. Stickin' little white 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 a hug 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... The butterfly kisses song describes an activity that I was not familiar with until I heard the song. However, the feelings and emotions that this song brings to mind makes me think of my eldest daughter, Robyn. When this song was new and being played on the radio, I spoke with my cousin Karen about it. She told me that the first time that she heard it and when she figured out what it was talking about, she had tears in her eyes. It has a similar effect on me. "With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right."      ~written by Wayne, October 2004 PICTURE CAPTION photo by Wayne of Robyn in 1975