If only I could see again  The twinkle in my Mother's eyes.  To hear again her gentle voice  And have her hold me when I cry.    If only she could be here now  To help me free my troubled mind.  I wonder if my mother knows?   Although I've tried - no peace I find    It seems a hundred years ago  That when I'd cry she'd wipe my tears  And just like magic when I'd fall  She'd be right there to calm my fears    Oh Mom, If you could only see  The hurt and pain I'm going through  I must have cried ten million tears  Since the tears I cried when I lost you    I know you're never far away  I almost feel you close to me.  Oh how I'd love to hold your hand  Your loving smile, I'd love to see    But in my heart, you're still alive  I think about you everyday  Oh Mother dear, why did you die  And leave me here so far away