MABEL
As the sun sets in the west
It's autumn now - soft pillow caress my weary head
I'm reading the last letter you ever wrote
Treasuring the memories of long ago
(chorus)
Sometimes life goes by so damn fast
And then we die
Please forgive me, Mabel
I guess heaven needed an angel
_____
Remembering summers when I was a kid
Early 1980's in Michigan
Catching fireflies out in your beautiful garden
As the blue sky slowly darkened
As I aged - the visits lessened
Now you're gone - I've learned some lessons
Maybe I was a bit unstable
I should've visited my Mable
Little gray house - gold clock with candles
Ceramic reindeer with legs so fragile
Now the clock is gone - the house is sold
But the memories are worth more than gold
It wasn't my fault in the beginning
That I wasn't as close to you as others in my life
But that's no excuse
As an adult I should've done better
More than just every so often letters
(chourus)
I didn't even go to your funeral
But I will see you in time
But don't ever doubt that I loved you Mabel
Maybe we'll get it right next time
From the Jonsona album - Flowerhead
Written by Jonsona
Twentysouth Entertainment 2015tm
Dedicated to my grandmother, Mable Hobbs - RIP
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