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Monday, December 19, 2011
Mama Doesn't Live Here Anymore by Arlene Ostapowicz
Mama doesn't live here anymore
She's moved onto another place
If you decide to give her a call
don't be surprised if the operator
said, "Line disconnected, resident
doesn't live here."
If you need a helping hand, a shoulder
to lean on, then you will
Remember: Mama doesn't live here
anymore
It's Christmastime
& remembering all the
Christmas' past & all the
funny jolly brown trees--
Let's give Mama a tree
& pay her a visit
& then with a tear & an
empty absence
You remember all the caring
& sharing
Which is No More
For Mama Doesn't Live Here
Anymore