One month past my eight birthday,
When my mom left this world.
I was a shattered hearted little girl,
Welcoming New Year's Day.
How I mourned when the sky lit up,
With lights of pure filled joy.
I tried to smile as the cheers rose high,
All I got was sob filled cries.
Year by year my life went on,
The pain never went away.
Time passed, a new mother came,
As the two year mark was passed.
New Year's came and a tear escaped,
As I watched the colours shine.
I put on a smile as the tears built up,
Whispering "One more year down."
I grew up, left middle school,
With marks that made me proud.
The tears had stopped, the pain was there,
But high school was on the horizon.
I learned to live, as my family moved on,
Sharing in the laughter and joy.
But how I mourn when I feel alone,
Yet now it's more bearable.
Because there's stars in the heavens,
And her shine is glowing bright.
That's how I know mom's watching,
Wishing she was down here right now.
And every time I feel upset,
I look up and see.
There are stars in the heavens,
And her shine is glowing bright.
