Mama's Hand
- Seasons -The Circle Of Life
Seasons of Life is a poem that I wrote a few years ago. It is dedicated to the memory of my grandparents and to the remarkable life of my parents, whom at the time of its writing, I was still blessed to have with me. I had not read this poem for some
When I look back in time to when I was six years old
The vision of my mama seems so clear
And I thank the Lord in Heaven for the memories that I have
Because with them I know she's always near.
I recall the time when I was set to start my life in school
How she rushed around just trying to prepare
She woke me up and fed me, and she made sure I was dressed
And that I had brushed my teeth and combed my hair
But the thing that sticks out most to me, about that special day
Is the way she held me close and the words she had to say
I'll be right here when you get home, but son before you go
There's one thing now that I must share, that I want you to know
I love you son, but trust me, there is one who loves you more
So if you get afraid son, you just call upon the Lord
It's hard for me to let go of your tiny little hand
But I know the Lord is watching for my tiny little man
He will be there right beside you
Where ever you may go
He'll hold your hand and guide you
He will lead you safely home
The years went rushing by so fast
As I grew into a man
And the day had come
I had to let go of my mama's hand
As the memories raced inside my mind
I tried hard to prepare
I held her close and took her hand
And tried not to be scared
As I looked into her loving eyes,
And tears streamed down my face
I searched for words of comfort
As my heart inside would ache
But then it came so clear to me
just what to say and do
I said mom there's something I must share
And this I learned from you
I love you mom, but trust me
There is one who loves you more
And if you are afraid mom
You just call upon the Lord
Mom it's hard for me to let go
Of your loving, tender hand
But you have served the Lord
And you prepared your little man
To know that He's beside you now
When ever you must go
He'll hold your hand and guide you
And He will lead you safely home
And with eyes so full of love
just as all the times before
She looked around as if to say
Don't ever shut the door
For it will lead you home son
To one who loves you more than all
When ever you must go son
To answer when He calls
I'll be right there when you get home
But son before I go
There's just one thing now I must share
That I want you to know
I love you son, but trust me
There is one who loves you more
So if ever you're afraid or sad
You just call upon the Lord
It's hard for me to let go son
of your strong and loving hands
But I know the Lord is watching ore
My grown up little man
He will be right there beside you
Where ever you may go
He will hold your hand as I did
He will lead you safely home
