Sweeter Than The Flowers

Just as far as I can remember She'll remain the rose of my heart Mom took sick along in December February brought us broken hearts The reason we've not called a family reunion We knew that she wouldn't be there Now 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 dearest one Mom and sweeter than the flowers No, no, there's no need to bother To speak of you now would only hurt Father No, no, Mom, we'll never forget you And someday we'll meet you up there They all gathered 'round, I stared at their faces All heads were bowed mighty low But that was one time, Mama, we all had to face it If it is so bad, you know No, no, I can't forget the hours You're the dearest one Mom and sweeter than the flowers No, no, there's no need to bother To speak of you now would only hurt Father No, no, Mama, we'll never forget you And someday we'll meet you up there