Mama’s Here

A cough, a stirring in the night
Mama, mama, where are you tonight?
That familiar call of my child in the middle of the night

Mama’s here, Mama’s here I said in reply
As I kicked off my blanket and fly straight to her

Your body’s warm and so is your face
Oh the dreaded fever is here
With big fat tears rolling down your cheeks
I comfort you whispering, “No fear, no fear mama’s near”

Morning comes and you arise
That temperature persists but not steal your joy
“Mama take care of me so I can get well”

We read, drew and watched TV
that dreaded fever still does not leave
By noon, your liveliness dissipates
So mama came and sent you sent to bed

You pulled my arm close as you lay down
Play my lullaby and put me to sleep

You stroke my arm and gave me a kiss
I close my eyes mummy and you rest too

A good rest is perhaps what you mosy needed
For after your rest
You looked your best

Thank you mummy for taking care of me
With a hug and a kiss you shower me
Didn’t I tell you dear that mama’s here.

 

This was written when Sophie was down with fever last Thursday. She’s hardly unwell so seeing her down is really a bummer.

Being home with Sophie when she’s sick is both bittersweet. There are time when there are deadlines at work and I simply can’t be home with her. So I thankful for understanding bosses and colleagues who knows that among my many roles, I’m a mummy to my girl too.

 

Baby, baby, don’t you ever forget that mama will always be here for you.

 

Sharing one of my favourite photo of us taken by Step Tan at her recent Pass It On Campaign.

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