IN MY MAMA'S ARMS

In my Mama's arms, nothing
Can harm me.  They are my
Shelter when I need one, no matter what
May scare me, hurt me, or make me cry.

In my Mama's arms--there is warmth,
Love and a place to rest when I am
Weary or sick.  Her perfume and her
Scent from cooking and making jam.

That scent stays with me wherever
I go.  No matter how old I get,
Or what I do, I'm back in my
Mama's arms when I catch that scent.

In my Mama's arms, I feel
No judgement for crying when
I've skinned my knee or got a
Splinter.  She makes me better again.

In my Mama's arms, I know
That when my world turns
Upside down, she'll hold me
Close until right side up it turns.

Long after she's gone--I'll still
Have the memory and feel
The love and care always
In my Mama's arms.