A Mother's Song

A Mother's Song

Not so very long ago,
my mother was here.
I could tell her my problems,
and she’d dry all my tears.
We shared all the bad times,
and cherished the good.
I'd love to hug you mama
if only I could.

If you've got a mother,
have you hugged her today?
Did you hold her in your arms?
Did you recall to say:
Mama, I love you;
No, I won’t forget to pray
If you've got a mother,
have you hugged her today?

Often my memories
carry me back to a child;
Sitting on that old, church bench,
that was our family style.
I can still see the preachers
giving praise unto the Lord.
And I'll never forget my mother's prayers
when her knees touched the floor.

She would never ask for silver.
She would never plead for gold.
She would just cry,
If it be thy will,
let me see my children grown.

It's been many years now,
all us kids are on our own;
And I guess the Lord thought it was time
to call my mother home.
She’s up in heaven,
singing around that golden thorne.
I know she's happy with you God,
but I feel so alone.

Today I saw a mother
with her children hand in hand.
I couldn't help but wonder,
I pray they understand,
Someday that loving circle
will be broken by the light.
Lord I hope those children
hug their mother tonight.

If you've got a mother,
have you hugged her today?
Did you hold her in your arms.
Did you recall to say:
Mama, I love you;
No, I won’t forget to pray
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