Mum

Hello, my name is Mum
you may not remember me
I was the one who nursed you
rocked you to sleep.
bathed you
dressed you
read to you
tucked you into bed.
I walked you to school
helped with your homework
taught you to ride a bike
to kick a ball
to swim.
I was the one who held you When you cried
when life was cruel
I wiped away your tears
calmed your fears
guided you
taught you
loved you
remember me
my name is still Mum.