Lyrics

From the album: "Footprints"
Glorious Today
In loving memory of my mother, Gloria Julanne James (1929-2014)

By Sydney Stevens (May, 2011)


You always lived as though there wasn’t a tomorrow
You always emphasized the glory of today
Rather than wallow in the loss, grief and sorrow
Let us remember you this way

There will be memories as life flows ever onward
"Branches of a tree," to say it in your words
Branches growing in the sunlight tall and strong
Stable roots that flow deep into the ground

There will be moments when you’re here again
No need to deny
Let us take the very best of you, spread our wings and fly!
In the darkest midnight hour I’ll feel you standing there
When I need a mother’s tenderness, need a mother’s care

You always lived as though there wasn’t a tomorrow
Aways emphasized Glorious Today!
Rather than wallow in the loss, grief and sorrow
I will always remember you that way

Music and memory, life flows ever onward
"Branches of a tree," to say it in your words
You are a part of everything I am made of
You are a part of all I know
You are a part of everything I am made of
A shining light upon my soul


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