Why Do You Cry
Eyes wide with curiosity he asks why,
Why do you get so sad and cry
When you sing that lullaby?
My eyes full of sadness and pain,
I strive for braveness and explain
Why sad memories still remain.
I was so happy when I was nine,
Playing outside all the time
And sharing what was mine.
Every time we were able
Family dinners at the table
Seriously, my life was really stable.
Getting tucked in so tight
After soft kisses goodnight
And before turning out the light,
Mama would start to croon
A little lullaby to the moon;
Such a sweet lilting tune
She died when I was eleven
I’m sure she went to heaven
But my pain doesn’t lessen.
Most of the time I’m strong
But when I sing that little song
It reminds me she’s truly gone.
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