Purple Weeds and Laughter

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Some people leave a light that never fades A warmth that holds you through the darker days A laugh that echoes down the hall The one who always knew just what to say My kindred spirit, born the same birthday You were the best gift of them all [Chorus] And I'll hold every memory close to me The laughter and the love you gave so free Though I can't see your smile, I feel you near Justin, you're forever here [Verse 2] Walking to the creek after the school bell rang Playing goalie in the street with all your gang That puck hit my shin and you came running fast Your gentle heart was showing even then You handed me your sweatpants with a grin Said "here Mom, wear these to the gym" Boy, you always made me laugh [Chorus] And I'll hold every memory close to me The laughter and the love you gave so free Though I can't see your smile, I feel you near Justin, you're forever here [Bridge] Purple weeds picked from the road A little boy's way of saying sorry Pressed inside a book I hold Still telling me your story [Verse 3] Remember shelves four inches apart You saw my face and we fell out laughing hard Cans of tuna, that's all they'd fit And riding camels, oh the things you'd say My smooth talker who could charm his way Through anything with that wit Twenty-seven years of gold Worth more than this heart can hold [Chorus] And I'll hold every memory close to me The laughter and the love you gave so free Though I can't see your smile, I feel you near Justin, you're forever here [Outro] My only child, my kindred soul Your laughter made me whole Love, Mom… forever and always