When the world was too small
And I would open my eyes
Your eyes would always gather me up
My soul would surmise
You would call me a thousand names
Each sweeter than the last
And I grew up in the warmth
of your shadow cast
You stay here forever
In the wretched heart of mine
I have done nothing much
To deserve a love so divine
You know what I like,
what makes me sad
What cheers up my heart
What makes my heart glad
It seldom happens
That I need to define
How your heart is entangled
With the inroads of mine
I love you for your patience
Because I am sometimes so lost
The sun does not warm me
And hopes are dazed by the frost
But you still cheer me up
With your dazzling old smile
I wish I could be just like you
Oh! Sweet mother of mine
