Dear Mother it\'s been, such an awful long while,
Since I came home to see you, since we last shared a smile,
I assure you I\'m well, and I\'m doing alright,
I\'m just a bit busy, but I\'ll call you tonight.
Dear Mother I\'m sorry, I\'m in a terrible haste,
There\'s so much to do, not a second to waste,
I promise I\'ll visit, just as soon as a find,
Some time to myself, so we can sit and unwind.
Dear Mother I said, I will call you tomorrow,
I\'m engaged at the moment, with no minutes to borrow,
But I promise you that, when I get a few hours,
I will sit and I\'ll listen, about the cats and the flowers.
Dear Mother I\'m sorry, I\'ve escaped you again,
I have plans at the moment, could I call you in ten?
Oh wait just a second, I said I would show,
Up for drinks with my friends, I really must go.
Dear Mother I heard, you\'re not feeling too well,
They say it\'s the flu, I guess time will tell,
I should be available, in a week, two or three,
For a visit back home, but I shall have to see.
Dear Mother today, I heard such terrible news,
You passed by this morning, without a moment to lose,
You left oh so quickly, did I do something wrong?
I have not seen your face, in ever so long.
Dear Mother this morning, I said my final goodbyes,
Not over the phone, nor looking into your eyes,
I spoke at a box, which I once knew as you,
It all felt so final, pray tell me it\'s not true.
Dear Mother it\'s been, such an awful long while,
Since I heard your sweet voice, or saw your warm smile,
Just give me one chance, and I\'ll give you my all,
Because this world without phone calls, feels ever so small.