Who am I?

'Who am I?' a voice cries out

A face stares back at her

With tired eyes

Hair thrown up

Yesterday's clothes upon her frame

And a rumble in her gut

That's 'mum' they say

No time to stop

Lots to be done today

Feed the kids

Wash the clothes

Clean away the mess

Send that message

Change that nappy

And where's that blasted dress?

Mum I'm hungry

Mum I'm thirsty

Mum please play with me

Mum I'm hurt

Mum I'm scared

Mum please don't leave me

And mum smiles

Of course not my child

You are my everything

But inside she thinks

'Who am I?

I'm sure there's more to me

But without them I'm lost

No idea who I am

How do I find out?

The time will come I'm me again

And who is that going to be?'

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By Laura

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Mumma Bloom is written and edited by friends and mothers Charlotte and Laura. We really appreciate you reading our poem and articles and hope that they inspire you whilst also helping you feel like one of the team. We are mothers supporting mothers.