She knows,
When something is amiss.
The droop in the shoulders,
The unhappy lips.
She knows,
He likes his dosas crisp.
Yogurt with every meal,
Oats with lotsa choco chips.
She knows,
Everything else can wait.
When he needs her to set,
His world back up straight.
She knows,
Where that sock is shoved away.
The shirt that needs a mend,
The fav tee he'll reach out for, today.
She knows,
The inside jokes.
His benchmate at school.
That ouchie on the toe.
She knows,
He's upset with his buddy.
Is dealing with a broken heart,
That's riddled with saddies.
She knows,
The lessons for his Monday's test.
Pencils that need sharpening,
Drawer pleading a full reset.
She knows,
The grin would get wider,
So, she shows up.
His forever cheerleader.
She knows,
She is his haven, his calm.
Battles her own chaos,
To ensure his show goes on.
Overwhelmed sometimes,
Her head feels loaded.
Being tuned in all day,
Always needed.
She tumbles at times,
Only to rise up stronger.
She knows she got this,
Cos... she is a Mother ✨
