Sweeter Than The Flowers

Yes, as far as I can remember
She'll remain the rose of my heart
Mom took sick along in December
February brought us broken heart

The reason we've not called the family reunion
We knew you wouldn't be there
But since we've thought it all over
Mama, we know that your spirit is there

No, no, I can't forget the hours
You're the only one, mom, yes, sweeter than the flowers
No, no, there's no need to bother
To speak of you now would only hurt father
Oh, mama, we'll never forget you
And someday we'll meet you up there

It looked so good to see us together
But I had to look after dad
Oh, mama, when I passed by your coffin
I didn't want to remember you dead

They all gathered 'round, I stared at their faces
All heads were bowed mighty low
But there was one time we all had to face it
Though it hurt so bad, you know

No, no, I can't forget the hours
You're the only one, mom, yes, sweeter than the flowers
No, no, there's no need to bother
To speak of you now would only hurt father
Oh, mama, we'll never forget you
And someday we'll meet you up there