Since My Mother Died

Since My Mother Died
2029

I’m lonely since my mother died,
Though friends and kindred gather near
I cannot check the rising sigh
Or stay the silent heartfelt tear,
Of earthly friends she was the best
My erring youthful feet to guide:
Oh, do not smile because I weep,
I’m lonely since my mother died

You may not deem it brave or strong
To let these tears so often flow,
But those who’ve lost a mother’s love
Can tell the pain of my sad woe
Could I but call her back again,
And kneel once more down by her side,
I’d love her better than before
I’m lonely since my mother died

Oh, you who have a mother dear,
Let not a word or act give pain,
But cherish, love her with your life,
You ne’er can have her back again
Then when she’s called from you away
Across death’s dark and troubled tide:
In pain with me you need not say,
I’m lonely since my mother died