Mama's Tears

The greatest fears

Are ones you never thought that you would have

Wasted years

An attic full of wedding photographs

Mama's tears

That quiver in her voice as she says

"Son don't you dare think you won't be missed when you're gone

But please be strong and please move on"

Circles of

Passing up through gas station cigars

Every part is swirling down and anchoring my heart

Mama's love

That quiver in her voice as she looked at me and said

"Son don't you dare think you won't be missed when you're gone

But please be strong, please move on"

I know next year when winter ends

We'll cycle round and cold wet days

Perhaps the summer sun can make

The home my father never meant to leave

"Son don't you dare think you won't be missed when you're gone

But please be strong, please move on"

And don't forget Mama's tears