MAMA

You gave the gift of life to me 
And through your love you set me free 
How in this world should I be
Without you. 
I have your star that shines on me 
Burning bright and endlessly 
Show me how I need to be
Without you. 

The first embrace we ever seek 
The first sweet kiss upon the cheek 
The first word that we ever speak is Mama 
The light forever in my eyes 
The angel walking by my side 
The word that wells me up inside is Mama. 

El camino duro andamos
Te veo momentos de oro 
El angel de pie a mi lado, Mama 
La luz que brilla en mis ojos  
Ella que me quita el dolor 
Con amor nunca estoy solo, Mama. 

On fields of destruction soldiers die 
Sent there by leaders who just lie 
And as they fall the young men cry for Mama. 
And so the circle closes fast 
The future will be as the past 
The first word spoken and the last 
Mama.

The first embrace we ever seek 
The first sweet kiss upon the cheek 
The first word that we ever speak is Mama 
The light forever in my eyes 
The angel walking by my side 
The word that wells me up inside is Mama 
Mama, Mama. 

HEAR ME SING THIS IN CONCERT ON YOUTUBE: 'AMERICANA MAMA LOUIS SPENCE'


THANK YOU.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Andresen Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 3:56 AM
Beautiful poem for mama,Louis! OXOX love Anne-Lise
Spence Avatar
January 6, 2012 at 4:32 AM
Many thanks, Anne Lise.
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