Juan Olivarez - Flowers For Mom

Juan Olivarez - Flowers For Mom

Long ago, walking from school, br Along a country road. br I saw Lantana growing by a pool, br Their orange faces fairly glowed. br br I picked a bunch, and off I went, br Happy as could be. br And joyfully my throat gave vent, br To a childhood melody. br br Mom waited for me, and when she knew, br What I had in my hand, br Her eyes twinkled, and her smile grew, br It felt oh, so grand. br br She put the Lantana, in a little vase, br Pleased as she could be. br Then bent down, and kissed my face, br Oh, sweet memory.


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Uploaded: 2014-06-16

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