Mother's Day Poem

A poem that I have written for my Mother but one I hope you may enjoy sharing with yours!

Christine 27 March 2022

You carried me from conception to birth

Your body changing as I grew

Nourishing me from the start.

No longer thinking of being one at heart

You were there as I developed

And as we became two.

Arriving in the world

A helpless and innocent babe

You cared for me and made sure

I had food, was clean and clothed

Your kisses showered down

Making sure that I knew I was loved.

Your care amazing in those early days

Even though you were so tired and dazed.

You were there for my first breath

My first taste of milk

My first hugs. My first words.

Reading me from my needs

Before I ever spoke a word.

You were there as I grew and cried

Rocking, feeding, changing me

Reading, singing and bathing me

Sleepless nights constantly checking that I thrived

Seeing if I was OK,

Ensuring I survived.

As my circle grew, you were still my main carer

Sharing me with the world.

Family, nursery, nanny, childminder or schools

You were there and you laid down the rules.

Activities and interests

Commitments and events

Taxi driver and backup

You learned new roles

From terrible twos to

Teenage tantrums

Trauma of accidents to

Family feuds

You weathered the storm of puberty

Through it all, You, were there for me.

When I was growing up and leaving home

You felt your heart breaking

As you saw your child

Taking steps from you

Making their own way

Own mistakes and decisions

Yet you were there

A constant to come home to.

No matter what happened you were there

My listener

My helper

Advisor, supporter or just being there

My root, my home base.

My anchor of care.

A grandmother now and supporter still,

Loved by us all

In good times and ill.

Only now do I see how much

You mean to me,

Thank you, Mum,

For being you,

For all you have done.

For Without you

I would not be me.