I was small
And life was all
What family
Seemed to be
As norm

My family
Missed a warmth
A closeness
A need
Love

A mum
Who gave
So little
Of herself
She didn’t know

But it was missed
And now I know
Why I want
It
And need it

Love a feeling
A closeness
A warmth
A glow

An unconditional
Thing
You know
When you grow

As a child
I yearned
But as a parent know

How to share
A depth
Of love
And care
A hug so rare

But great to give
Security
A strength
Iv found

Now I’m a mum