These Three Words

When was the last time

That they heard you say

Mother or father, I love you

And when was the last time

That they heard you say

Daughter or son, I love you

Ones you say you cherish everyday

Can instantly be taken away

Then you'd say I know this can't be true

When you never took the time

To simply tell them "I love you"

When was the last time

That they heard you say

Sister or brother, I love you

And when was the last time

That they heard you say

Darling or best friend, I love you

The one for whom you'd give your very life

Could be taken in the twinkling of an eye

Through you tears you'd ask why did you go

Knowing you didn't always show

Just how much you loved them so