When I was young,
Safety was my mother's chest,
To listen to her heart,
And feel her warmth,
Just like she did me.

Now that I have grown,
Though to her I'm still her girl,
I'm your girl too.
And you share me.

Now I sit and cry about a bad day at school,
Listening to your heartbeat,
Just like mum's.
The repetition is calming -
Just like it was.

I love you just as much
I'd go above and beyond,
To sit with you every night,
Feel your breath on my cheek,
And take in your scent
Of liquorice and soap.