Mum
I love the way you always tease,
Even though you’re mean.
I know it’s hard to love your girl
When she’s in her angst-y teens
I know I don’t do much for you
I never do my chores
And I might be nicer to you now
But we used to have our wars
Still you’ve always been so loving
In teaching me wrong from right
And while sometimes I don’t listen
I swear it’s not in spite
You lived my life before me
You teach me everyday
You help me set my standards
And tell me not to sway
I know I’m getting older now
This is my last year at home
But you’ll always be my best friend
No matter where I roam
I don’t need fame or fortune
Nor boyfriends that are dumb
I just want the one thing I love
I just want my mum.