My Heart Walking

[Verse 1]
Morena, the day you came, my whole world learned your name,
April sixth, two thousand six—nothing was ever the same.
Your tiny hand curled round my finger; I held my breath and smiled,
And every year since then, I’ve watched you grow, my child.

[Chorus]
If my arms could build a shelter wide enough for all your years,
I would keep the world from hurting you, and hold you through your fears.
Morena, you are my heart walking freely in the world;
I’ll love you every day, my daughter, wherever life unfurls.

[Verse 2]
I still see your sleepy hugs, your laughter filling up the room,
Your smile could find me in the dark and make the whole house bloom.
I’m proud of who you’re becoming, of the brave and kind you are;
Though you may outgrow my arms, you’ll never outgrow my heart.

[Bridge]
And if someday this letter finds you far from home,
Know my love will reach you, wherever you may roam.

[Outro]
Thank you for choosing my life, my beautiful girl.
I’ll be your father, Morena, through every turn of the world.