No, Son, I'll not give up trying,
To win you back again,
For this mother's heart is breaking,
As your heart, I try to win.
Won't you please let me love you,
As when you were a child,
Forgiveness overflowing,
Everyday so warm and mild.

I will not give up trying,
God put you in my care,
He trusted me to teach you,
Right from wrong here and there..
I did the best I could, Son,
Praying day and night.
Asking God's instructions,
To lead me to the light.

So if I keep on trying,
I pray you'll understand,
And someday you'll forgive me,
As I reach for your hand.
Then as you reach to hold me,
As I pray you do,
At last I'll hear those blessed words,
"Mother, I love you.."