I took the supermarket flowers
from the windowsill
Threw the day old tea
from the cup
Packed up the photo album
Matthew had made
Memories of a life that’s been loved
Took the get well soon cards
and stuffed animals
Poured the old ginger beer down the sink
Dad always told me don’t you cry
when you’re down
But mum there’s a tear every time that I blink
Oh I’m in pieces it’s tearing me up but I know
A heart that’s broke is a heart that’s been loved
So I’ll sing Hallelujah,
you were an angel
in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you’d be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go
And when God takes you back
He’ll say Hallelujah, you’re home
I fluffed the pillows, made the beds,
stacked the chairs up
Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case
John said he’d drive,
then put his hand on my cheek
And wiped a tear from the side of my face
I hope that I see the world as you did cause I know
A life with love is a life that’s been lived
So I’ll sing Hallelujah, you were an angel
in the shape of my mum
When I fell down
you’d be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go,
when God takes you back
He’ll say Hallelujah, you’re home