If Only

If Only When I was a dot on my mummy’s knee I wish I had listened to what she told me She was so wise, I was just not She knew much more than I’ve ever forgot I was her baby, she was my mum I wish I could change half the things I've done I rewarded her daily by driving her mad Causing her heartache and making her sad Blaming her always that life wasn’t fair Loudly declaring she didn’t care Yet no matter how heated life had become She still stood beside me ‘cos she was my mum The day she took flight and this life did depart It left such a dreadful hole in my heart Don’t do what I did, don’t make my mistakes Stay close to your mothers for goodness sake. Heather Buxton 2015