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
Copyright © Heather Buxton | Year Posted 2015
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