Shirley

Sweet Shirley, you're the anchor of my days

A giving heart that always guides my ways

A spirit so faithful, gentle and so kind

An excellent mother, with a peaceful mind

Every single morning I see you bow your head

Living out the grace that the Good Book said

Oh, I love you more than words could ever say

I wish I could reach out and take your pain away

If I could bear the heavy cross you've had to hold

I'd trade my peace for yours, a thousand times told

But until the Lord calls all our sorrows done

I’ll be right beside you, my precious one

We’ve walked through the valley, shadows on our face

When losing my two brothers tested all our grace

The tears fell down like heavy, bitter rain

But we held each other through the grief and pain

You leaned on me, and Mama, I leaned on you

And by the hand of Heaven, we made it through

Oh, I love you more than words could ever say

I wish I could reach out and take your pain away

If I could bear the heavy cross you've had to hold

I'd trade my peace for yours, a thousand times told

But until the Lord calls all our sorrows done

I’ll be right beside you, my precious one

A God-fearing woman standing in the storm

Keeping what is left of us safe and warm

Your faith is a fire that the wind can't blow out

You taught me what true strength is all about

Hallelujah for the love you freely give

You show me every day how I ought to live!

Oh, I love you more than words could ever say

I wish I could reach out and take your pain away

If I could bear the heavy cross you've had to hold

I'd trade my peace for yours, a thousand times told

We'll keep holding each other in the holy light

Sweet Shirley, everything will be alright