Mama Knows…
She falls and scrapes her knee, it hurts so bad she cries…
She stands up and runs right inside;
Mama fixes her up, makes it better,
Then looks at her with those eyes…
Mama knows…
She tried so hard at school today but just didn't understand…
That math stuff's hard, couldn't get the answer to come out right;
Curled up on her bed, Mama strokes her hair,
Speaking only with those eyes…
Mama knows…
Who does that boy think he is? Did he know how much she cared?
She told him how she felt, he just walked away;
Didn't eat a bite at supper…
Mama watches her baby girl sleep that night…
Mama knows.
Suitcase packed, the car loaded, off to college she goes;
One last look around her empty room, she sighs…
So many memories, so much lies ahead.
Mama watches her baby leave…
Mama knows…
In a dress all white with lace; a soft, snowy veil, one last glance…
Her life will change, along with her last name;
Touching her pearls she wonders if she's ready…
Mama smiles over her shoulder…
Mama knows.
In the hospital, worn out after hours of struggle
Now forgotten as she holds her own little girl;
She smiles and thinks, "Will I be a good mother?"
Mama says not a word, just smiles, softly cooing…
Mama knows…
Years have passed, children grown and out on their own…
Gray hairs fill her hairline, and she stares at empty rooms;
So many happy memories, so much love;
Where did the time go?
Mama knows.
Mama sits in a chair by a window, watching seasons come and go…
Her memory's long gone, and she can't talk like she used to do;
She wonders if Mama knows she loves her, how she wishes for more time…
Mama's eyes say everything she needs to hear with just one sweet glance...
Mama knows.
Note: I wrote this after watching someone help her mother, who obviously has Alzheimer's disease.
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