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Lyrics For Original MIDI Alternative Music Composition
Oh, Mother Old  
©20 September,  1999     Music: Ti Kai Moy ,  Lyrics : inspired by *(see below)

Evidence of time flies is there
Each time you stare in the mirror.
Years of hardship shows on your crumbled face.
In this cheerless room you sit
All alone in silence.

Oh, Mother Old
How you cradled your child on your loving breast
And murmured blessings while he slept.
How many prayers you've whispered
In the worst moments of his life
And how many hours you spent
Hoping for his success.

You experienced
So many moments of sorrow during his failures
And you’ve spoken
So many gentle words of encouragement
to make him strong again.

To sacrifice for your family
You forgo all those dreams you once had -
Those dreams that never came true.
You never traveled the world or wore designer clothes,
You never had all those jewelry and luxuries.
Each day you only worked and worried
for his welfare and well being.

Your child might have caused you many problems,
Your child might not be the easiest person to live with,
And you might have felt frustrated and at times despair,
Yet acceptance and love you gave unconditionally,
And you never gave less than your best.

Oh, Mother Old!
How time flies, and how time has taken its toll on you :
your silvery hair, hollow eyes and sagging lips.
With your trembling hands you cling gently for support
While all the echoes of forgotten songs
Seem to lend a tinge of sadness to your memories.

Oh, Mother Old!
Your children are grown, and your job is done
Now in this dark room you sit
All alone,

Unwanted.

   ©20 September,  1999     Music: Ti Kai Moy , 
Lyrics : inspired by :
Mom, As I Have Grown, So Have My Appreciation and Love for You By Cheryl Van Gieson
Mom, I Appreciate All That You Have Done for Me By Regina Hill
Old Mothers By Charles Sarsfield Ross