My Superhero...

From a young age, all I ever had was you

You were only one, but you did the job for two

You were the strongest person I ever knew

It so happened that you were parted from me far earlier than you ever intended to leave me

Even then you left me with a wisdom that I could implement endlessly

I made mistakes but without guidance that was inevitable

It was only when I reminded myself of what you taught me, that I got out of trouble.

Growing up we had no money, but you always kept me happy.

You were not rich, but you always managed to be classy

You worked two jobs and still managed to never leave me with a dirty nappy.

I never appreciated it then, but you were definitely a hero and an inspiration to single women everywhere

The fact that you were so ill makes it even harder to bear.

It still amazes me even now how you ever managed to cope

You were the best role model in the world, and your story would fill the world with hope.

There came a point when suddenly you seemed old

You hadn't the energy to tell me what was to be told

You told me you were my mummy and daddy and that all daddies go bald.

Even after that you fought to stay with me for longer than they thought

They told me that you were going away, but you fought and fought.

If I was older I might have seen the signs when you gave me your favourite ring

But you were the most amazing actress, you even made it to my parents evening!

Sometimes I think you even surprised yourself

You were told your expiry date had passed, but you stayed sitting on the shelf

You always were very particular about your health.

I suppose I should be grateful I had you for as long as I did.

After you passed, you were described as "the woman who refused to be under a lid."

They tell me I look like you, but all I have are memories,

Oh and those amazing bedtime stories.

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