Dear Dad - I love you

I'm in the alleyway, Dad
In New York City I was jumped
I'm lying here in pain, Dad
Against the wall I'm slumped.

My blood is all around me, Dad
A knife wound in my chest
I really need to tell you now,
You are the very best.

I'm slipping away now, Dad
I'm trying not to cry,
Look after all the family
For me you have to try.

My breath is getting shorter,
Dad I'm really scared
Why did you let me come here Dad?
I thought you really cared.

In no way it's your fault though Dad,
You I cannot blame ;
But why did the man do this to me?
Does he have no shame?

I'm looking up right now, Dad
I can see millions of stars
Is this how it is ending Dad?
Am I leaving this world of ours?

I can hear the sirens now, Dad
An ambulance far away
They will not reach me in time, Dad
Here I cannot stay.

My heart is slowing and stopping, Dad
Wipe those tears away
I'm going to miss you too Daddy,
But at least I'll lose the pain.
Dad - I love you - x