And Always Will Be

she would have been too old today

she would have had a party

she would have cooked something

she would have wanted a fuss

she would not have tidied up

she would want your attention

she would have sulked if ignored

she would have had a meltdown

she would have had the giggles

she would have smiled

she would have spoken to me

she would have spoken to all of us

she would have made me laugh

she would have driven me mad

she would, she would…

and she will always be my mother