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Sleepy Snuggles

Posted on September 23, 2016 by PookyH

Just one more cuddle? You plead, before you sleep; There is *always* time

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To My Daughters, Who Taught Me how to Love

Posted on June 16, 2016 by PookyH

You taught me how to be a mother, Leading me with pudgy toddler fingers, Sticky kisses And questions about questions about questions. You made it easy. I did not know how To give of myself, But you knew how to … Continue reading →

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Becoming You

Posted on June 8, 2016 by PookyH

Each day you are a bit more you, And do things that you want to do, No longer shackled by Mum’s ties, As you grow, so you realise, That you are you, right through and through, I cannot tell you … Continue reading →

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Emotional Genuity

Posted on May 17, 2016 by PookyH

In an instant your mood changes From despair To jubilance. Joy seen through the last moment’s tears. I envy the way children can do this; Cycling through emotions As if flicking through a colour chart. You find the one that … Continue reading →

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Grow but do not change 

Posted on May 4, 2016 by PookyH

Each day you grow Bigger Bolder More beautiful inside and out. Each day I see you stretching, Reaching, Challenging, Testing. I see the young women you will become. Honest and kind, Funny and wise. And I am proud. What part … Continue reading →

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Bedtime Tears

Posted on April 23, 2016 by PookyH

I dry your tears, And yet they fall; I don’t have hands to catch them all. From where they come, I do not know; So sad, my darling, Why so low? Your words Are not enough to share, The pain … Continue reading →

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Poorly Baby [haiku]

Posted on April 19, 2016 by PookyH

Your hurting hurts me; I wish I could take your pain. Get well soon baby.

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Big, but still our Baby

Posted on April 17, 2016 by PookyH

Your head Cradled in my hand, Your toes Just reaching the crook of my elbow, Tiny, wrinkled and perfect. Those newborn moments Seem no time at all ago, Yet today you stand tall, Your head full of hopes, Dreams and … Continue reading →

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Have a good time!

Posted on March 28, 2016 by PookyH

They told me to ‘Have a good time!’ And it felt like an order, not one I could follow. I wanted to have a good time, but I knew That I’d smile for the snaps but feel hollow. To have … Continue reading →

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Shepherder Of Woes

Posted on March 24, 2016 by PookyH

When you cry, it breaks me; It tears me up inside. Your tears feel like my tears, I feel like I’m the one who cries. But I’m your Mum, And must stay strong, A shepherder of woes. I dab your … Continue reading →

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