Anyone Can Say They'Re a Mother

Anyone can say they’re a mother It takes more to be a mum And all the desirable qualities Are shown through the things that you’ve done From changing nappies to holding my hand Teaching me to walk and helping me stand Plastering scrapes when my balance proved weak Cuddles that lifted me back on my feet Tucking me in you always kissed me goodnight Reading the same story a hundred times Wishing me luck on my first day of school Making sure that I’d adhere to the rules Helping me get through that difficult class Paying a tutor to make sure I pass Throwing a party when grades hit their prime Encouraging me to strive higher each time Watching me grow into a mature young adult Helping me work on all of my faults Teaching me how to learn from my mistakes And all about patience when things are at stake You raised me with pure love and great care Without you, I wouldn't even be here Now that I'm older I realise The sacrifices that you've made in you life You down played the cost of decisions you made But now I can see the great price that you paid Two years without dad, for my happiness You’re one of a kind and completely selfless Anyone can say they’re a mother It takes more to be a mum, You’re a first-class mum, daughter and wife The love that you share brightens my life Taide 22/04/16