Thank you Mama, for the curly hair.
Thank you Mama, for skin so fair.
Thank you Mama, for your constant care.
A Mama like you is exceedingly rare.
Thank you Mama, for guidance,
When I wasn’t sure what to do.
Thank you for encouragement,
When I wanted to learn something new.
Thank you for a firm hand,
When I was going the wrong way.
Thank you for walking me through,
Many long and difficult days.
From my very beginning,
For more than 41 years
You celebrated all my victories
And quieted all my fears.
Now that you’ve gone home,
You are well and whole and at peace
Your pain and hurt and tears
Have completely ceased.
I can keep walking towards tomorrow
Because it's who you raised me to be
Keeping my eyes on Jesus
Through every mountain, storm, and sea.
As we say goodbye for now,
I’ll remember your voice, your laugh, your face.
Thank you Mama for living life well,
For keeping the faith, and for finishing the race.
