Mama

the strongest woman I have ever known
ahead of you lie much heartache
but their was no crystal ball
you met your true love
and too soon parted ways
life pushed you forward
and with it's twists and turns
you met another
soon marriage and a son
a new life, a new wife
to a man whose heart
could not be won
inner strength
you'd never known
soon appears
the days became years
more children
unrequitted love
little money
lots of tears
you finally broke free
divorced in the 70's
lonely and bitter
struggling to just get by
to feed 4 children
and raise them right
you overcame obstacles
one after the other
so strong
so determined
to find joy
amidst your burdens
children grown
you did your very best
gave it your all
endured with less
true love returns
into your life
the magic you'd known
once upon a time
was true and real
two hearts became one
bright days ahead
new memories to make
no two more deserving
time to cut the cake
content with love
you never thought
would be
was now and forever
you are complete
many plans and dreams
a bright future
finally true happiness
inlcuded you
many years came
and many went
time to slow down
and spoil the grandkids
take trips
go places
you've never been
relax and enjoy
the simple things
afterall that's how
it's suppose to be
you're different though
somethings off
we can see
but you cover it well
you know too
and keep it inside
but making lists
for your forgetful mind
scared and terrified
and in denial
you keep on trying
cause that's what
you've done
all your life
you never gave up
amidst all the strife
things don't make sense
like they did before
but you know enough
to get things in order
the best cook weve
ever known
meals are now tasteless
and burned
anger and confusion
take over your mind
you still try
but can no longer hide
inside
your mind
which has deceived you
every passing day
you try to hold on
time stand still
but your mind
is slipping
faster than time
but you still know me
where are you
in your head
scattered years
cloudy thoughts
keep me
in your heart
if you can't
in your head