No one could see I was crying

No one could see I was crying

As I ran home from school to your arms.

No one could see I was crying

As grew not having your charms.

I had not your grace.

I had not your beauty.

But, I did have your strength.

So, tonight while it is raining…

And the whole world is fast asleep.

No one could see I was crying

As I walked the lonely empty street.

Oh, Mother, I hate it when the train

Blows and whispers your name.

There is a whole hole in my heart

That feels as if nothing will fill it again.

No one could see I was crying

When we laughed so hard together.

You giggled and I roared while the others tried to rest.

Finally, they could resist no longer

They had to protest.

We were all going to spend the day together.

Then there came a change in plans.

I waved good-bye as you all drove away….

No one could see I was crying.

In the rainy evening years later

As your portrait smiles on my face

I am ashamed that I cannot control

The pain I feel in this place.

What is heaven like for you Mother?

Is it peaceful on that shore?

Do you get to hear the music

That you longed for evermore?

No one could see I was crying

As I stayed here on alone.

Thank you for the laughter.

Thank you for the teachings

That you shared so kind,  so free.

Thank you my darling Mother

For always loving me.

No one could see I was crying,

When they laid you in your “tomb’.

I think I will stop crying soon

Just you wait and see.