On Becoming A Daughter - 03/06/20

for mum's birthday // on becoming a mother - 18/10/97

Water, warm and lathered,

flowing slowly down my scalp

from a cup that runneth over

with love -

unconditional;

ruthless;

mother's love.

Barrel rolls on beaches -

I stand guard on the sand

while you float further out to sea,

unsinkable.

There's such kindness in your strength.

You're so

significant.