Mama
Gone but not forgotten

God blessed me with a mama like you
There was nothing you could not do.
I can't remember all the times you
held me when I was a little one

But I know that is just what you've done.

I can't remember all the times you spanked my little hands
when I did something wrong
Or that precious lullaby song
I can't remember all the times you kissed my hurts away
And told me I would be okay.

I don't remember how many times you prayed for me
To be the lady God wanted me to be.
But I know you did that to.
Without you I wouldn't have known what to do.

I do remember all the times I needed a shoulder to cry on
or ask for advice you were there
And I always knew you cared
You spent endless times on projects for me
Even when you were to sick to see

You taught me the truth about Heaven and Hell
And you told me with God I would never fail.
You taught me to put my trust and faith in Him
And the light would never go dim.

I know you thought you had failed me in the end
But this message mama to you I send.
Your prayers were answered
I know it took me long enough

But you taught me to be tough
You always said I give it to Him and take it back
You said it was Faith I lack.

Mama now I've turned my life around
And a Friend I have found
For the first time I've given all of me
And I want to be all God wants me to be.

I don't know what He has in store
But I am going to be there when He opens that door.
You see my life is His to do as He please
I know He holds the keys.

Mama I know I won't see you smile
and I won't hear you laugh anymore
And I won't see you walk through that door.
But I know God has you by His side for He has never lied.
It's true, through God all things are possible
and I want to thank you God for that time
And I am proud to say she was mine.
Her love was as soft as cotton

MAMA
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
I LOVE YOU MAMA.
 

©Cindy Walton
May 13, 2000