Frances Cecelia McLeod turns 95

Mother of Mine

For Frances Cecelia McLeod 95 years old on November 15th 2010

Long before the eye-light twinkled

Mother of mine, Mother of mine

E’re his forehead for me wrinkled

Mother of mine.

You by God’s hand were selected

So we were raised up and protected

And guided in this early time,

Mother of mine!

When the twinkle dimmed and faded,

Mother of mine, Mother of mine,

And our lives grew grim and jaded,

Mother of mine.

You buoyed us up with your intention

Of disappointments made no mention

Filled our hearts with song and rhyme

Mother of mine!

So your life has not been wasted

Mother of mine, Mother of mine,

Sweet has been the life we tasted

Mother of mine!

And the time that still remains

As the hour glass slowly drains,

Is a gift that is sublime,

Oh mother of mine!