(© 1999 Constance A. Zimmermann)

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The Lyrics

Sweet and with a lot of feeling - slow waltz beat for slow dancing (with Mother)

There is a chamber in my heart, which holds a special treasure.
A gift I take for granted, too much of the time.
I want to take this moment, to tell you... that... I love you,
And thank you for your gift, my mother.

You labored in many ways to birth my spirit,
I, so close to you, so small... dependent.
Your nurturing love sustained me,
you grew my body, and my mind.

So pure a gift, the love of a mother, with every beat of my heart I know it's true
Whatever I make of myself in this life, I owe it all to you.

In our first few days you gained your confidence,
giving way to opening your heart.
Sharing and teaching what you knew,
while letting me come through.

So pure a gift, the love of a mother, with every beat of my heart I know it's true.
Whatever I make of myself in this life, I owe it all to you.

Through my life, you have given me,
the cool cloth for my fevered brow.
Softened my young heart-aches and heart-breaks,
like only you knew how.

So pure a gift, the love of a mother, with every beat of my heart I know it's true.
Whatever I make of myself in this life is the gift that I give to you.