Mom

I was just a little girl when you brought me home

You promised me I'd never have to walk alone

Protective and patient, you built a safe place

I learned what love was by looking at your face

Through every trial, through the tears we cried

You were the constant standing by my side

This disease may have stolen the words you would say

But it can't take the love that you gave me away

You might seem so distant, adrift in the blue

But I look in your eyes and I know that it's you

I love you completely, right down to the start

It may take your words, but it can't take your heart

When the family was struggling and skies turned to grey

You always stayed positive, lighting the way

Now I sit by your side and I hold onto you

Wishing we could talk like we once used to do

I miss all the hours of just you and me

But I feel your presence as clear as can be

This disease may have stolen the words you would say

But it can't take the love that you gave me away

You might seem so distant, adrift in the blue

But I look in your eyes and I know that it's you

I love you completely, right down to the start

It may take your words, but it can't take your heart

Kindness and caring, they don't need a voice

You saved a little girl when you made me your choice

So I'll do the talking, I'll sing you our song

I know you're still present, I've known all along

This disease may have stolen the words you would say

But it can't take the love that you gave me away

You might seem so distant, adrift in the blue

But I look in your eyes and I swear that it's you

I love you completely, right down to the start

It may take your words, but it can't take your heart