I didn’t knowThat going to my new schoolWould mean four long nightsAway from you.

I didn’t knowI would miss your scratchy faceWhen you kiss me,Wrestling on the bed,Climbing on your backOr into the “rabbit hole”To watch TV together.

I didn’t knowJust how much I’d miss your funny facesAnd my favorite Hungarian love songAbout meeting the girl at seven-thirtyUnder the stars.

I didn’t knowHow much I lovedYour gentle “slamming” me into bed,Your never giving me a straight answerAnd the footballs we throw to each other.

I know now how much you love meBecause you drive the long milesTo San FranciscoWorking extra,Returning only after everyone is asleepJust for me.

You leave before dawn, butYou call every morning and nightJust to say you love me millions.

The only thing ever scary about youIs losing you.It breaks my heartAnd unfolds itThat you work so long and hardJust for me.