Mother
Doubt and guilt behind the haze
your eyes filled with such pain
mistakes were made, memories won't fade
six children alone you raised
Was I there
Was I bad
Did I care
Our childhood was not blessed
with the riches all around
all hand me downs, looking like clowns
scruffy little urchins, you confessed
Was I there
Was I bad
Did I care
The times we went astray
with trouble brought to door
we had no fear, mum always here
to make them go away
Was I there
Was I bad
Did I care
All hours god sent you toiled
We ran around quite wild
No reprimand, never taken in hand
With freedom we were spoiled
Was I there
Was I bad
Did I care
Our youth was not the best
but look at us right now
six hearts combined, I think you'll find
much closer than the rest
Was I there
Was I bad
Did I care
for you are always there
we need you more than life
one thing shines above, you showered us with love
and taught us how to care
Copyright © Carolyne Lloyd-Hartley | Year Posted 2010
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