A dedication to Mum

Stayed up all night, by my side

Unless I was Okay and the fever would subside

Tear that fell off when you saw me hurt

Your reactions were soft only sometimes curt

For so much you gave me, I only gave you back some

I wish I could tell you, how much I love you Mum

The day I was born, your sacrifices had begun

Your sleep, your work, you had to shun

You woke up for me, before the rising sun

With a glass of milk behind me, you used to run

You comprehended those words broken and unclear

I made up stories you’d patiently hear
To hush me sleep a lullaby you would hum

I wish I could tell you how much I love you mum

-J