By Lindsay Jane Hunter
I am a mother
a mummy
your mum
This role means so much
labour to be done
Nappies to change
and wash and dry
or throw in the bin
with a guilty sigh
Feeding you milk
I make in my breasts
in public
in photos
raising awareness
Stopping breast feeding
before natural term
then I still felt guilty
a lesson was learned
My body has changed
and so has my mind
my values are ultimately
just to be kind
My act of revolution
my choice as your mum
is to treat you with respect
a human person
In a world full of star charts
and sleep training
and Gina Ford
I will follow my instincts
and give space to yours
I’m not always successful of course
it’s a struggle
but I’m doing my best
to mother with cuddles
To raise boys who are kind
and self aware
who go through the world
with pro-active care
So I am doing the work
making hard choices
because I know that my words
become your inner voices
Lindsay Jane Hunter is a therapeutic arts and drama practitioner based in Coventry, UK, who is passionate about facilitating opportunities to be creative and build connections. Join her Connection & Creativity communities on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
