David Burns - When I Think of Mom

I packed my car up years ago, in the driveway Mom let me know
She wanted me to stay, but I was free
I think I broke her heart that day, I left so fast I didn't say
All the things that my mother means to me
When I think of Mom I think of patience, family vacation
Singing harmony and hugs that don't let go
I think of struggles that she faced but her love never changed
Mom, when I think of you, I think of home
You picked us up from the borough pool, that new car phone made you so cool
Shoulder pads and pantsuits to fit the bill
From theme parks to Grand Canyon, we piled in that old red van
Christmases that get bigger even still
In ten thousand photographs, you captured every single laugh
Developing your children and your film
When I think of Mom I think of patience, family vacation
Singing harmony and hugs that don't let go
I think of struggles that she faced but her love never changed
Mom, when I think of you, I think of home
Wouldn't let us pick a fight or climb a tree if it was high
To you I'll always be five years old
As a teen I wrecked some cars, snuck out late, took jokes too far
But made you laugh when you would try to scold
Ask my brother and my sister, you're still the greatest listener
Now we carry the love that you showed
When I think of Mom I think of patience, family vacation
Singing harmony and hugs that don't let go
I think of struggles that she faced but her love never changed
Mom, when I think of you, I think of home
I think of kisses for my play wounds, apartment with two bedrooms
Working hard so we didn't know we're broke
You put your needs aside and gave us a perfect life
And now when I think of you, I'm home
When I think of Mom I think of patience, family vacations
Singing harmony and hugs that don't let go
I think of struggles that she faced but her love never changed
Mom, when I think of you
Forever I'll think of you
I think of home

Written by:
David Burns

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