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Six Weeks Every Summer (Christmas Every Other Year)
Vikki Carr
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Hopelessly, the ghost of me sinks down into a chair
And underneath the cushion there's a ribbon from her hair
A crumpled up reminder that my daughter's only here
For six weeks every summer, Christmas every other year
The role of part-time mother, it's the toughest role I play
My name's up there in neon lights, but what a price to pay
The only thing it cost was givin' up our used-to-be's
And a little angel baby by the name of Jenny
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I bravely step back in my world, it's only cheap veneer
And I die inside until summertime and Christmastime's near
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When up the stairs comes all my prayers yellin'
"Ma, it's me, I'm here"
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For six weeks every summer, Christmas every other year
Just found a note my darlin' wrote, she left it by the phone
She knew I'd need some extra strength to face the night alone
It says, "I'll always love you, Mom, although I'm only here
For six weeks every summer, Christmas every other year"
I'd gladly give up all my fame if only I could hear
My daughter call me "Mommy" every mornin' of the year
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