SONGS
MOTHER USED TO SING - MIDI
MOTHERLESS DAUGHTER
How should I honor a Mother
who lives within my soul,
long ago taken from me
before growing old.
There wasn't time to say goodbye
she left the earth so fast,
There's still a sorrow deep
inside
the ache will always last.
I wish I had said thank you
for the gifts she gave to me,
She taught me how to mother
so I could raise my children
three.
Over the years I've respected
her
in the best way that I know,
I've lived a life that she'd
be proud
as year by year I grow.
I rarely kneel by her grave
I know that she's not there,
but I see her in the stars
at night
and feel I'm in her care.
At times I even talk to her
when feeling sad or alone,
it gives me peace and comfort
in a way it takes me home.
When I write I think of her
she taught me my love of words,
from my heart they seem to
spill
like the encouragement I heard.
Losing her was difficult
she loved unconditionally,
no matter what I did
she was there for me.
Life goes on and we must cope
no matter what the pain,
but for me it's still a privilege
just to speak her name.
an original writing by
jackiepa@aol.com
2000
