Cheryl Davies Poet Rhyme

The Best Mum I Can Be

I come home from work, and if I’ve had a terrible day,
I have little patience, and sometimes I shout in the worst way.

Does that mean I’m a bad mum? no certainly not.
Does that stop the thought creeping in?
No not a jot.

I sometimes go to the toilet, just for some space.
Sometimes when they talk to me, I’m not looking at their face.

Does that mean I’m a bad mum?  No certainly not.
Does that stop the thought creeping in?
No not a jot.

I feed my children nuggets and beans for their tea,
Is it a special treat? no I do it weekly

Does that mean I’m a bad mum? No certainly not.
Does that stop the thought creeping in?
No not a jot.

I wanted to be a mum who is loving, calm, patient and kind
But yet I find myself shouting when lost things I can’t find.

Does that mean I’m a bad mum? No certainly not.
Does that stop the thought creeping in?
No not a jot.

I sometimes miss storytime because I’ve just had enough,
Who knew being a mum could be this tough?

Does that mean I’m a bad mum? no certainly not.
Does that stop the thought creeping in?
No not a jot.

Will I ever not question am I the best mum I can be?
No probably not, but that’s what makes the best mum me!

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Silent One February 7, 2019 at 3:40 PM I didnt know it was your first poem posted on here.. Welcome to poetry soup.. Poetry is subjective...

Deborah Alexander February 7, 2019 at 5:51 AM I've been there too...now I've progressed from a guilt-ridden Mum to a guilt-ridden Grandma. The best Mum isn't necessarily the perfect Mum. Life isn't Instagram. Your poem tells a tale of a loving Mum. I have a feeling writing poems could help. Look forward to reading more. Cheryl Davies February 7, 2019 at 6:17 AM Thank you very much for your kind words. I have always loved writing poetry since I was a child and I find writing very therapeutic. I would love to write professionally for children one day. I have wrote a few rhyming Children’s picture books, and I am in the process of a few more in depth books around anger, bereavement and disability for children. One day I hope to self publish these books, but with a busy family life I’m not sure when that will be. Maybe when I’m a grandma like yourself.

Silent One February 7, 2019 at 5:06 AM It can be a struggle to be a parent especially when there is so much to balance out... you exprssed the emotions very well.. Cheryl Davies February 7, 2019 at 5:42 AM Thank you very much for your kind comment it’s my first poem I have ever posted to a poetry site. I will be posting more soon. I know my poetry wont be to everyone’s taste, but knowing that someone connected to it is very rewarding so thank you for letting me know, I appreciate that.