~poem~ Mediocre Mother

Mediocre Mother

by Charnjit

Mediocre mother will do me just fine

No need to attempt to go beyond nine

No need to fight, no need to strive

I'm happy being a moderate five

50/50 split in two

Half for me and half for you

That will do absolutely fine

With one day to spare for the divine

I need to balance my energy

I've spread myself to thin you see

Do I cook?

Not by the rule book

Do I clean?

Not like a domestic queen

Do I strive to do my personal best

Oh yes to that I can attest

Forever putting myself to that test

But I am yearning and ever learning

It's all work in progress

And no matter what the mess

What matters more

Is an ever open door

To my kind and loving accepting heart

Whether it's a hug, spud, burp or fart

Tears and laughter

Happily ever after

It all gets resolved eventually

With time comes healing

And we finally understand

What we are truly feeling

I'm put to the test on a daily basis

Juggling people, things, budgets

Not to mention places

You win some you lose some

But at the end of the day

We're all alive and well

Hip hip hip hooray

We lived to see another day!

So mediocre mother I'm happy to be

Phew! Now I need a cup of tea!

In my heart of hearts I've already succeeded

Because I know deep down what is true

And that is....

That I always love you

No matter what you say

No matter what you do

I love you boys,

Mum xx