I think of your smile, your curly hair

your voice in my head when you are not there

Your vigour, your purpose your laughter too

but most of all I think of you

I think of my youth, I was such a pain

But you forgave me again and again

I remember the dogs , you had quite a few

always loyal, they loved only you

I remember our chats, our serious talks

The way you loved pudding and dodgy cliff walks

you drank dandelion tea and loved gardening too

How can I manage this life without you?

I’d come home from school to a note on the door

‘we’ve gone for a picnic’, my heart would soar

The sad times, the fun times, you were just there

sharing wisdom and laughter, putting rags in my hair

I am lucky to have known you, to have you on my side

a champion on my journey, a kind, helpful guide

I’ll miss you this mother’s day, no flowers to send

You will be in my heart till my life’s end