The sun is gone from my life today
The days are gray and dark
You quietly went away from me
And with you took my heart.

There is so much I want to tell you
All the things I did not say.
Of love and pride, hopes and dreams
Before you slipped away.

Bright colored leaves were dancing
Against October's bright blue skies
Making it such a special day
When you came into our lives.

I played with you and sang to you
Songs my mother sang to me.
I read fairy tales and nursery rhymes
While I held you on my knees.

The years went by too quickly
With school and friends and such.
Concerts, plays, clubs and groups
All knew your magic touch.

You were a wife and mother
With a daughter all your own.
You laughed and sang and played with her
'til she was fully grown.

You knew the pride and hopes and dreams
That lives within a Mother's heart.
I didn't have to tell you mine.
They were echoed in YOUR heart.