A whole part of me is missing

I hold back my tears

She said it was an unconditional love

A promise that only those who lucky enough to be called mum would get.

Two peas in a pod

Tied at the hip

But age came between us

I had my own family

Her heart grew lonely

He swept her off her feet

A new glow

Confidence in her step

A fresh love

Excuses started

The distance got longer

Then she decided to leave

She chose him

Not realising that I still needed her

We still needed her

Which child doesn’t need their mum?