These Three Words

when was the last time that they heard you say

mother or father i love you

and when was the last time that they heard you say

daughter or son i love you

ones you say you cherish everyday

can instantly be taken away

then you say i know this cant be true

when you never took the time to simply tell them i love

when was the last time that they heard you say

sister or brother i love you

and when was the last time that they heard you say

darling or best friend i love you

the one for whom you'd give your very life

could be taken in the twinkling of an eye

through your tears you'd ask why did you go

knowing you didn't always show just how much you love them so

these three words sweet and simple

these three words short and kind

these three words always kindles

an aching heart to smile inside

i know a family who hasn't a cent to their name

and yet the joy and love they have between them

they always claim

and when ones called from life the surived morn the loss

and will never be the same

yet the rejoice in knowing they gave them their all

these three words sweet and simple

these three words short and kind

these three words always kindles an aching heart

to smile inside (repeat)