EIGHT ROSES FOR MAMA

Mama I send a rose today
the first from Tony, your first born.
Who loved you more than he could say
and with your death his heart was torn.

Mama I send you, your second rose
from Terry, who is with you now.
Up in heaven, safe and sound
since we placed you, in the ground.

Mama I send, your third rose from me
from Joyce, your loving daughter, you see.
For all the things, you had done
mom, I meant it, when I said you were number one.

Mama this rose, I send is your forth
it comes from Jenny, and I had to sort.
I had to find the big yellow one , you see
because I knew, thats the color, she wanted it to be.

Mama this is a very special rose
it comes from Julie, who loves you so.
She doesn't want, to let you go.
So look down from heaven and tell her you know
she did all she could, to save you that day,
but God just didn't, see it that way.

Mama this rose, is the last of six
it comes from Teddy, your last born.
I look at his face, it is so worn
from losing his mother, he adored.

Mama this rose I send
is from Janiece, my very best friend.
Who helps us thought your death everyday
she loves us all, in so many ways.

Mama the most important rose I send
is from your loving husband Tom, and your very best friend.
A big beautiful red rose placed on your grave, he layed there, upon the ground
with all his love, he left it there, safe and sound.

Written By:JoyceWilbanksIvy 10-01-04