Thursday 26 March 2015

Not just a mum

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Not Just a Mum

You are more than the hands that do multitasking,
You are more than the times you give without the asking.
You are more than all the chores that you haven't done yet,
You are more than all the sleep that you just didn't get.
You are more than all the tears, the joy and the laughter,
Or all those muddy footprints and cleaning thereafter. 
You are more than all the hellos and goodbyes so far;
More than a finder of sticky breadsticks in the car.
You are more than the voice that speaks up in their place,
More than the times you've gone out with crayon on your face.
You are more than a teacher, a carer or a cook,
You are more than the times you have had to read that book.
You are more than the play dates or parties that you host,
You are more than the times you have given up your toast.
You are not just a cutter-outer, sticker-upper,
You are not just a provider of milk for supper.
You are not just the ears that listen to small voices,
You are not just the help that you give with their choices.
You are more than the times you've sat and watched them sleeping,
More than all the hand prints and drawings you are keeping.
You are not just a carrier, a giver of birth, 
You are much more than society gives you your worth.
You are more than the label that you are 'just a mum,'
You are more than that (though it's something you've become).
You are more than the disapproving words that you hear,
You are more than dismissals of your unpaid career.
Your role is much greater than leaders of world nations – 
Their armies you're raising in the next generations. 
Your encouragements move mountains, your hugs stop the rain;
Your kisses help to remedy earth's suffering and pain.
Your talents lie deeper than glitter and messy fun,
So don't let anyone tell you that you're 'just a mum.'

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