Mother of My Heart (3:49)
As the sun sets on the water
My thoughts return to you
From nearly halfway ’round the world
I look out across the blue
For you have been my guiding light
Even when we are apart
Your love illuminates my darkest night
Dear mother of my heart
Though I was born unto another
And she was fair and kind
Her time it came too quickly
When I’d just come into mine
But you picked up where she left off
And though the miles keep us apart
Still I can feel your warm embrace
Dear mother of my heart
Where she taught me to find my way
Through many toils and strife
It was you that taught me tenderness
And mercy in my life
No words can ever hold the depth
Still joined from miles apart
For you will always be to me
The mother of my heart
How I wish I could be with you
Just to sit and hold your hand
But know my love and prayers flow forth
Even from this distant land
You’ve given me the greatest gift
That a mother can impart
I have always known that I am loved
Dear mother of my heart
So fare you well, beloved
May divine light lead you home
Your pain is nearly over
And your spirit free to roam
And when the time for your last breath
Draws near, and you depart
Hold thoughts of me close to your breast
Dear mother of my heart
For you will always and ever be
The mother of my heartIn remembrance of Sharon Smith Hillberg, my cherished 2nd Mom.
(1940-2020)