On my hands and knees
Scrubbing vomit off the floor
Part of being a mum

Do what mummy says
Floss your teeth every day
Fillings are painful

Please don’t smile at me
You are meant to be sleeping
I can’t help but laugh

Watch you with wonder
You’re a real little person
No-one quite like you

Saw my reflection
The dark circles remind me
Of nights together

Cheek-to-cheek we dance
Doing the bedtime tango
Practiced every night