mantelpiece memories

wake up and smell the roses
how long will i remain a picture on the mantle
a picture your mom put there of a time we all knew
a time when all was good
when your parents still loved each other
remember the songs from Sunday school

painted by brushstrokes of love
picture bought at a yard sale for a buck
she loved to look at the picture
dream of the life i gave her

wake up and smell the roses
how long will i remain a thought in your mind
remember when we talked every night
remember when I showed you it was all alright

lets remember those nights
tears to the chime of crickets wings
come closer till you see me in sight
till you sleep well just sing

painted by brushstrokes of love
picture bought at a yard sale for a buck
you know me, I know you
well hang till the brake of dawn