MUM I find it hard to believe that this is you I cannot imagine the courage you have to persevere I see your determination behind faint blue eyes I feel your struggle to triumph against impossible odds I struggle to leave your bedside knowing that you can’t leave I turn the key in your lock knowing you will never do this again I sit amongst your lifetime’s possessions knowing they no longer have their keeper I see the chair you will never sit in again I thumb through your address book and see your neat writing and names of people who will miss you I see the family photos abundantly displayed, faces of those you love and who will always know your love I see your shoes lined up knowing you will not walk in them again I see your little suitcase in the cupboard knowing it’s not going on this journey with you I find remnants in the fridge as if you might come back home for dinner I see all the products in the bathroom that kept you beautiful I see your son in the mirror and wish it were you.