My mum is my world she holds us altogether
Last Year my world fell apart and drifted away like a feather
I knew my mum was really ill
I tried to keep strong and not let my emotions spill
Mum told me of the cancer within
We didn’t know if she would win
I felt isolated and alone
Not sure if she would make it home
I was walking on an escalator the wrong way
School work was slipping, friends drifting away
Then the chemotherapy started she was pumped full of drugs
I had to be careful not to give her any bugs
She looked like Lord Voldermort with no hair
Her outside beauty gone with despair
Then we surrounded her with love
Then an angel swooped down like a dove
It was her bravery that carried her through
She was no longer feeling so blue
Meriel introduced us to a golden Labrador
Who initially piddled on our kitchen floor
We named him Monty, our fabulous hound
Who helped mummy regain her strength we found
Last Saturday at roller skating she was the disco queen
Some of her moves you should have seen!
My mum is my world we all hold it together!
Now and the future, which we face together
By Archie Wood
Aged 10
A great write Archie, an excellent poem about love and hardship and in the end I am so glad that the love you surrounded your mom with, made her win. You are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you so much for caring and sharing.
The love for a mother is like no other. Well done.my friend!
A wonderfully written poem that is a fitting tribute to your mother, it is inspiring and touching at the same time. I read your love through the lines and the struggles of those who have to deal with cancer and its phases. Excellent write.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Amazing write, especially from one so young. You have talent, Archie. May I suggest experimenting with free verse and not worrying about rhyming. I would love to see what you could do. Thanks. Peace