| So much thundering and lightning Roaring fiercely and with flashing Light seen through my windows As I open my curtains, I wonder Where did the sunshine go |
| Memories of Mom |
| Clouds so dark, when before seen clearly First the clouds, then some rain drops must fall So many tears flowing down my cheeks Surely, there's sunshine coming out in the mornin' |
| Springtime, summertime, days of laughter, and fun, fun, fun. Lots of sunshine, joy, everyday, like flowers blooming, had sprung |
| Winter came, we nine children, we snuggled Under blankets and big quilts so deep Momma prepared during summer months to help keep in the heat Toasty and comfy we nestled down warm, like bears to sleep |
| Momma always made us special treats Running in from playing, grabbing something sweet Momma made all my clothes Never knew we were poor materially It was just that where things counted We had so much more |
| Momma gave instruction to me On how to be a young girl Being a tomboy was who I was, and Local gossip in the country, everybody had heard |
| I remember cutting myself on a piece of tin Momma had her own medical remedy, a kiss, some antiseptic, which would sting, but the wound would surely heal |
| I remember my very first prom Momma had made a lovely blue dress, with a wrap on Ready was I for my first date On the arms of handsome Leonard Collins |
| I remember a beautiful creamy yellow In it I was dressed for Florida State, Seminole territory Now I'm sitting here wondering why Just where did all the time go It just seemed like yesterday, when we were singing Rudolph the Red Nose reindeer Who had a shiny red nose that glowed |
| You were there when I was married No! to John, not to Leonard Collins We gave you three grandchildren, all boys I guess I never thought of you leaving us, surely Thinking you could go on forever, on But I wipe the tears from my eyes Even though I know that you are gone Memories, mine will always linger strong |
| As the rain gently falls from the sky And the sun burst forth and brings forth a new day With a smile flowing from my heart That radiates from my soul I'll count my love as the rain drops, countless And so, be my love for you Forever, forever more I'll always remember you momma, momma! |