A busy mum
Every day is Mother’s day
we clean, we cook, we sew,
costumes, for kids dress up play
then out to sport we go.
Cricket, swimming, basket-ball,
gymnastics, ballet too,
soothe away their tummy aches
as mums that’s what we do.
Get up early, pack their lunch
to send them off to schools,
spick and span with polished shoes
ensure they learn the rules.
Make their beds, and wash their clothes
sometimes put toys away,
help them with their math’s homework
times tables hear them say.
Bake cakes for birthdays, candles light
play parcel the parcel games,
sleep-overs with their friends in tents
of course you know their names.
Then, through the teen years drop them off
to parties with their mates,
buy their clothes to keep in style
so they look good on dates.
Give them a phone to keep in touch
but you still foot the bill,
take driving lessons in your car
pay for their licence thrill.
Hug them tight when they move out
and wish them all the best,
shed some tears their wedding day
ensure you look your best.
Nurse their new babe, your grandchild
delight in all they do,
proudly look upon your brood
It’s all because of you.
Yes, Mother’s Day it never ends
each day a new delight,
I would not swap a single one
I think I’ve got it right.
Christine 13/5/2018
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