a song for mama

she said, "my son i beg of you, i have a wish, that must come true, the last thing you can do, for yo' mama, please promise me that you will stay, and take my place, while i'm away, and give the children love each day", i had to cry, what could i say?, i tried so hard to find a word, i prayed she would not see me cry, so much to say, that should be heard, but only time to say "good-bye", to my mama, they say in time, you will forget, yet still today, my eyes are wet, and still i try to smile, for my mama, now soon there'll be another spring, and i will start remembering, the way she used to love to hear us sing, her favorite song, "ave maria", ave maria, then i will feel, the deepest joy, yes, for my mama, and i will feel, so proud that i, made the wish come true, all for my mama, the family's left, i feel so numb, i should've known this day would come, and still i try to smile, for my mama, it hurts so much to see them go, they have their lives to lead, i know, now i can watch their children grow, and hear, again, "ave maria", ave maria, and i feel, the deepest joy, yes, i'll kiss them all, for my mama, and i will feel, so proud that i, made the wish come true, all for my mama, still, this seems, so small, for all, she done, for me