Loved Before Hello

I still remember the way his face lit up when I told him that you

were on the way. He said, son, you don't know

love like that yet, but you will come. That

day, he started talking about rocking chairs and boots and little curves.

Said he'd teach you how to fish one day. And spoil his baby girl?

He loved you before hello before we ever saw your smile grow.

Said a prayer every night for you to come out strong and bright

Though he never got to hold your hand. He's watching from a range of