musical key

my mother sang the sweetest melody

although she never sang in a musical key

i'd hear her through the house

my name called out loud

my mother sang the sweetest melody

my mother's hands were always cool and soft

and like her eyes they would caress with every touch

she would listen to my chatter

as if every word i spoke mattered

she'd hold me close and whisper in my ear

she'd say

girl you are a part of me