Every Sunday morning my phone lights up “Good morning — food at 11” Sometimes I’m so tired from that night shift grind But I still read it… every time One day that message won’t come through And I don’t know what I’ll do I never thought a simple text Could mean my whole world to me ⸻ Dang mom… we’re getting older day by day Time don’t slow down — it just slips away Violet said she gets sad cuz she don’t wanna see me age And that’s exactly how I feel When I look at your face ⸻ I don’t want you getting old I’m not ready to let you go I’m 33… but I still need you More than I let you know You’re the reason this family stands The steady heart. The holding hands Erik, Nancy, and me We’re strong because you taught us to be ⸻ Three granddaughters shining bright Four grandsons doing good in life And soon five boys when Damien’s here Another soul you’ll hold so near You built this whole thing from your love From prayers whispered up above I know I don’t believe in god But you’re the closest thing to him, my loving mom ⸻ I didn’t wanna make this song ‘Cause I knew it’d hurt everyone I’m tearing up just thinking Of a world where you’re not home watching Tv ⸻ I don’t want you getting old I still see you strong and bold But I see time moving slow In the lines you try not to show If I could freeze these Sunday mornings Keep that text from ever stopping I would hold this moment tight Cuz a world without you wouldn’t feel right ⸻ One day my phone won’t ring No “Good morning” No little things And I’ll scroll back through old messages Just to hear you speak again I’ll miss your raspy voice Your laugh Your way of saying Violets name (Violin) I’m grown…(not mentally) But I’ll always be your baby (Frankie) ⸻ I don’t want you getting old But I thank life I get this road With you still here Still holding us all close You’re the glue in our last name The fire inside our flame And when I cry hearing this song It’s just love that strong ⸻ So next Sunday when my phone lights up “Good morning — food at 11” I won’t take that text for granted ‘Cause right now… That text feels like heaven As I sit here in place I just wanna say……YOUR FACE!
