I remember hearing a lady's voice
Calling out my name
She seemed to be there all the time
Wherever I went she came
She'd help me with my homework
And listen to me whine
I think it started to get on her nerves
Until she gave up in time
She did my hair for pictures
And yell when she was mad
She didn't do that all the time
Only when I was bad
She'd help me pick out all my clothes
And buy them just for me
It was like we were sister and sister
Going out on a shopping spree
She laughed at all my stories
And cried when she saw my tears
She's helped me in so many ways
And has been for 16 years
She held my hand when I crossed the street
Smiled when I sat on Santa's lap
And when I was in dance class
She came to watch me tap
This "she" that I do speak of
Is always there for me
The greatest woman I've ever met
I call her my mommy
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