Mum Poem by Farina Afrin Malik

I know I can be stupid
I know I make mistakes
I hope you can forgive me
for all my outbreaks.

I have so many “moments”
Of which you are a part
for this, I say sorry
from the bottom of my heart.

You’ve been through it all
the good and the bad
so if I act dumb
I know it makes you mad.

A great mother you’ve been
of that I am sure
I also know true,
I’ve been an utter chore.

I know sorry doesn’t cut it
I’ve said it all before
the bonds of our mother-daughter hood
I unknowingly tore

Still, I look to you
with my silly face
promising you, rude attitude will vanish
completely, without a trace

But, know this dear mother
my inspiration, my joy and my sorrow
I will always love you
whether it be, yesterday, today or tomorrow.