"Supermarket Flowers"
I took the supermarket flowers from the windowsill
Threw the day old tea from the cup
Packed up the photo album Matthew had made
Memories of a life that's been loved
Took the get well soon cards and stuffed animals
Poured the old ginger beer down the sink
Dad always told me don't you cry when you're down
But mum there's a tear every time that I blink
Oh I'm in pieces it's tearing me up but I know
A heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved
So I'll sing Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you'd be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go
And when God takes you back
He'll say Hallelujah, you're home
I fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up
Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case
John said he'd drive, then put his hand on my cheek
And wiped a tear from the side of my face
I hope that I see the world as you did cause I know
A life with love is a life that's been lived
So I'll sing Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you'd be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go, when God takes you back
He'll say Hallelujah, you're home
Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum
You got to see the person that I have become
Spread your wings and I know
That when God took you back, he said Hallelujah you're home
Threw the day old tea from the cup
Packed up the photo album Matthew had made
Memories of a life that's been loved
Took the get well soon cards and stuffed animals
Poured the old ginger beer down the sink
Dad always told me don't you cry when you're down
But mum there's a tear every time that I blink
Oh I'm in pieces it's tearing me up but I know
A heart that's broke is a heart that's been loved
So I'll sing Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you'd be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go
And when God takes you back
He'll say Hallelujah, you're home
I fluffed the pillows, made the beds, stacked the chairs up
Folded your nightgowns neatly in a case
John said he'd drive, then put his hand on my cheek
And wiped a tear from the side of my face
I hope that I see the world as you did cause I know
A life with love is a life that's been lived
So I'll sing Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum
When I fell down you'd be there holding me up
Spread your wings as you go, when God takes you back
He'll say Hallelujah, you're home
Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum
You got to see the person that I have become
Spread your wings and I know
That when God took you back, he said Hallelujah you're home
The closing track of Ed Sheeran's latest album.
It was written for his grandmother when she passed away whilst he was in his studio.
The words, were so raw and coincide with my thoughts especially the chorus of him saying 'I will sing Hallelujah, you were an angel in the shape of my mum.
And when God takes you back, He'll say Hallelujah, you're home'
Everything became so real again.
Almost a month and my tears still flow in pain when I think of her.
Ivy sent me this card recently. So timely. And a good reminder.
When I cant really utter my words to the Lord.
Lord, with all the tears that overflown, I pray that You watch over her dearly.
I look forward to the day in heaven.
Side note: THANK GOD, finally completed my essays for my masters programme.
Submitting today.
Hoping for a pass.
WasSup Doc: Never thought supermarket flowers is going to be such beautiful thing now.
