For Mum

another year around the sun you divine gift!

our mother our moon our light in dark spaces

laughing with you reminds me who I am

seeing you collect stones invites me to be

simply colours and textures, appreciated

your dedication to family broadens my vision

your many steps ahead, with my personality and bones, gives me hope

I laugh harder and breathe lighter when you say you have learnt just enough information to be dangerous

how lucky I am to be raised by a dangerous thinker

that voyaged new paths for herself

mapped countries and raised well versed humans

treaded lightly in many people’s lives, yet touching heavily

many months you’ve cycled the earth

your feminine wisdom grown so much

how beautiful you are

I love you