I'm the one you will remember, I am a single mum.

When I....
When I get a little worried
When I feel a little sad
When I think I’m a disappointment
When I feel like I am bad

I look around at your faces
And it all becomes so clear
That these thoughts are just inside me
And you’re blissfully unaware

When my day has been too much
And the world feels heavy on me
And there’s a hole inside my heart
That nobody can see

I feel the weight of your little bodies
As you’re snuggling into my chest
And I realise these thoughts
Are just all inside my head

When I feel I’ve reached my limit
And nothing is going right
And I’ve forgotten about a million things
That I should have done last night

I see you’re fed and happy
And you’re smiling at me
And I realise that all this judgement
Solely comes from me

When my nights are long and lonely
And I worry about you all night
And I wish I had more money
So I can provide all the things you like

I hear your beautiful laughter
The next morning the sun is bright
And I realise that I’ve got something
that money just can’t buy

When it’s an hour before bed
And I wonder how I will do it
And I think how much I wish
I had more energy to get through it

I see your sleepy bodies
As you lie peacefully unaware
Safe and warm and happy
And I realise that I’m there

I’m the one who made this happen
I’m the one who holds you tight
I’m the one who’s up at midnight
When your tummy’s not feeling right

I’m the one to keep you smiling
I’m the one who keeps you fed
I’m the one who holds you in my arms
Where you rest your sleepy heads

I’m the one who just keeps going
I’m the one who never gives up
I’m the one who counts my blessings
Even when the days been rough

I’m the one who makes your memories
I’m the one who cleans your clothes
I’m the one who couldn’t be prouder
Of every inch from head to toes

I’m the one you will remember
I’m the one who shows you love
I’m the one who you will turn to
When you’re older and need a hug

And when I’m feeling down on myself
I remember all the above
and just recently I realise that
I am simply a single mum 

By Hayley Fuller

insta @The_inner_voice_inside

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