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 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?

How hard I tried to find the word
I prayed she would not see me cry
So much to say that should be heard
But only time to say goodbye to Mama

They say: In time you will forget
Yet still today my eyes are wet
I tell myself to smile for Mama

Now soon there'll be another Spring
And I will start remembering
The way she loved to hear us sing
Her favorite song, Ave Maria

Ave Maria
The children all have grown up now
I kept my promise to Mama
I cannot guide them anymore
I've done my best all for Mama

Ave Maria
Still, this seems so very small
For all she did for me