A Song for Mother's Day

I can’t assume that you know the old 20’s Jazz Song, Five Foot Two. But if not, Youtube is your friend. Whether you know it or learn it today, try substituting my lyrics below and sing to your mother, whether she be near or far or in the land of the departed. (I wrote it for our neighborhood sing, still going three years after its pandemic beginnings!)

1) Five foot two, eyes are blue, 

She taught you how to tie your shoe,

Has anybody thanked their Mom?

 

She’s cooked your meals, soothed your squeals

Always knows just how you feel,

Has anybody thanked their Mom?

 

Now if you run into, a Mom or two

Go up and shake her hand,

Here’s what you do, tell her “Thank you,” say,

“You’re the best Mom in the land!.”

 

She likes to play, and each Tuesday,

She drives you to take ballet,

Has anybody thanked their Mom?

 

2) Make her some eggs and pancakes too

And don’t forget, say “I love you!”

Has anybody thanked their Mom?

 

Be extra good, well, you always should

Sing with her and the neighborhood.

Has anybody thanked their Mom?

 

Make her a card, it’s not so hard

You can write a little poem

Clean up your room, you can use your broom,

Help her take care of  your home.

 

It’s Mother’s Day, this day in May,

Time to vote for equal pay,

Has anybody thanked their Mom?