I can't forget
I can't forget the look in your eyes
The long hugs and short kisses good bye
Why? Why did you have to go?
It was said that you was tired and I know that to have been true
But mom I love you, I miss you, and I need you more
More than I did ever before.
It’s hard taking care of everything and everyone on my own
I can’t forget that horrible night, the sirens, and the flashing lights
Those hoisting you into that truck, all on the night the country gives thanks to people like you
And though you are at peace and am happy for that
I can’t forget the laughter, tears, the strength and encouragement you gave me
Mom I just can’t forget you
Belly quivering, throat dry, muscles fatigue
Thoughts running wild like the people of the Detroit riots
Another day another dollar I slave away
Days of hunger in my belly, but my boss won’t know
Because the one they call super-woman won’t let it show
A father and little sister to take care of
I will never forget the look in their eyes when lights and heat was out,
And their belly ache with pain
I can’t forget the long nights of tears and bottles being poured down
I can’t forget the sole purpose of my being now
Selfless I’ll be until every bill is paid, until food is in the fridge, and happiness in their eyes
And then I will have peace too
I am my mother’s child