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Mama​’​s Attic

from Mama​’​s Biscuits by Kirby Heard

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Sometimes we find we don't know those who were closest to us at all. I went to sort through my deceased mother's things and found intriguing items that would have let me know her better, if only she'd have shared the background of them.

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I found some things in mama’s attic, their stories I had not been told
The ancient, silent family photos keep secrets valued more than gold
I see connections in their faces, familiar hairline, smile or brow
If only they could speak and tell me just where they lived, & when, & how

Way up in mama’s attic, safely put away up there
Are mem’ries of her younger days too dear to throw away or share

Her baubles, jewelry and keepsakes meant so much to her, it seems
I wish I knew more of the history; there’s more to her than I have seen
Did she love nights of ballroom dancing? I guess that I will never know
Collecting treasures through the decades seemed the substance of her soul

Way up in mama’s attic, safely put away up there
Are mem’ries of her younger days too dear to throw away or share

A wedge of forty years between us she didn’t want to be alone
Yet she became less of a mother, merely a voice on the phone

She knew I’d researched on the family; now I’ve found things they left behind
I wonder why she never told me… I’m left to conjure in my mind
I learned so many things from mama; at least what she chose to impart
We share values but I’m wishing I knew her better from the heart

Way up in mama’s attic, safely put away up there
Are mem’ries of her younger days too dear to throw away or share
Way up in mama’s attic, safely put away up there
Are mem’ries of her younger days I dearly wish she would have shared

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from Mama​’​s Biscuits, released November 8, 2019
Kirby Heard, Words & Music, Vocals; Jon Shain, Guitars, FJ Ventre, Upright Bass

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Kirby Heard High Point, North Carolina

Kirby Heard has become known for songs that take listeners on journeys through yesteryear and memories of home. Often introspective, inquisitive, and witty, these are songs with an authentic voice and perspective. Chris Spector (Midwest Record) called it ‘delightful, meaty songwriting that could only come from the heart and does a great job of opening your ears.’ ... more

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