Goodbye Mama

Goodbye Mama, dead to me
Now that you have passed
Everything you said to me
Just the bitter lasts…

Encouragement, without a word
Disappointment is all I heard
All of this is
What you gave to me

Goodbye Mama, you can't see
The shame your scowl casts
Every day marks misery
With shadows on my path

Kicked the urn of ashes through the graveyard
Spread them all around—the trees then died
Now I'll never suffer your derision
Now I'll never ask my tears to hide

Goodbye Mama, dead to me
Time would not go fast
All the years you wept on me
Won't wash the dye that's cast

Broken dreams behind your eyes
Useless lies and midnight rides
Silent screams resound in revery

Kicked the urn of ashes through the graveyard
Spread them all around—the trees then died
Now I'll never suffer your derision
Now I'll never ask my tears to hide

Goodbye Mama, thankfully
My dreams will not subside
All the demons meant for me
Are buried at your side

Walked into the light of forgiveness
Found salvation walking by my side
Gathered all the wonder in my garden
Flew my spirit, just to watch it fly

Walked into the light of forgiveness
Found salvation walking at my side
Gathered all the wonder in my garden

Flew my spirit, just to see it fly
Flew my spirit, just to see it fly

Flew my spirit, now I'll say goodbye