Mother
From the beginning you were always there
A large lady filled with joy
and dolly mixtures
they were your favorite
You were short in stature
with a huge heart
you couldn't afford much
but everything you had you passed onto me
except for that black curly hair
that would never go straight
no matter how you teased it
You kept the house spotless
dust too scared to gather in your presence
the kitchen was your sanctuary
and your domain
if I close my eyes
I can still smell the scent of freshly baked scones
and cheese straws, bread and apple pie
I'm not sure I told you how I felt
I hope now that I didn't need to
that you knew
that the smiles, hugs and request for seconds
were enough to tell you
I loved you
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