As a child... full of what's and why's
Mother always has a simple reply.
Read her thoughts through innocent mind
Always the same answer to find.
Why?
Cause Mother Says.

As a teen... at times going got tough
School... Sports... Girls/Boys you know that stuff.
Many times your heart got broken
You needed a shoulder a word soft spoken.
Why?
Cause Mother Says.

Little ones... now what do we do
For all this is so very new.
As you get older still you will find
Advice you were given will come to mind.
Why?
Cause Mother Says.

Oh it's like "talking to the wall"
Been there done that, done it all.
Do this... don't do that
What is the purpose of all that?
Why?
Cause Mother Says.

Here's what she meant in a phrase or two
Phrases you heard spoken to you.
Protect what is yours no matter the cost
Love till it hurts or all will be lost.
Why?
Cause Mother Says.