Those Words
Written for my daughter Staci
I softly hear those hidden words she’d repeat day after day
And I should have listened to my mom and heard the words she’d say
Don’t get me wrong, my life has changed, now I’m feeling lost
But I will pay, in my own way, no matter what it cost
I should have heard my mom’s sweet words, just waited for awhile
Then something takes those thoughts away, A simple little smile
Sometimes I get so depressed, so tired and even cry
And go without the things I need, just barely getting by
Confused with my own feelings and choices I should make
Wondering if all of this, was just one big mistake
I should have listened to my mom, those words she’d say to me
She only wanted all the best and this I couldn’t see
I know there’s still love in my heart, if only you’d be there
To help me understand these things and prove to me you care
I’ve felt alone for such a time and don’t know what to do
I’m telling you with all my heart, my loves for only you
I feel the distance grow between us with each passing day
And find it hard to mend our dreams and every night I pray
That you would hold me close to you and make me live again
And have those special feelings, like when we first began
I can’t imagine life alone, without you by my side
I won’t except the thoughts I have, that all our love has died
Few words are spoken lately and saddened by the thought
Then comes our new baby into our lives she brought
The most precious thing between us forever she’ll be there
To remind us of our feelings and all the love we share
Let’s capture all of life’s good things together side by side
And open up our hearts to love and promise not to hide
Now I listen to all she says, even though we’re miles apart
I hold the memory of mom’s words, close within my heart
Published in the book "Treasured Poems of America" 1994
