For My Mummy

                                                                   for the lady
                                                                   who makes me milo when i can't sleep
                                                                   who cuddles me in bed at night
                                                                   who hugs the fears away
                                                                   who heals the wounds with her kisses
                                                                   who calls me princess
                                                                   whom i call when scum breaks my heart
                                                                   who is my best friend
                                                                   who moulded me into what i am
                                                                   who gives without asking back
                                                                   who gave me life

                                                                   for the mummy
                                                                   that everyone wants
                                                                   but i have

                                                                   For My Mummy

Margaret Alexandria Yoong
May 9, 2004