22 years went by so quickly, Your work here is now done, Now everyone wants to hold the baby, But no one holds the Mum. Everyone's excited for the new arrival, They say they'll look after the baby for you, But it's important to remember, That a Mum needs looking after too. Overwhelmed by the responsibility, of this new life so fragile and small, Questioning every decision, she worries about it all, of course she's grateful for any help offered, But she also needs visiting once in a while, Because maybe that's when you'll notice, The loneliness behind her smile. she's growing with the baby, Each day she learns something new, But there are moments when she feels hopeless, Like she doesn't have a clue. For everyone else it's nothing but excitement, But for her she's been through such a lot, 9 months of growing a tiny human, And in such a short time they've all forgot. It doesn't mean that she would change it, she loves who she's become, But as you rush to fuss over a new baby, Please don't forget about the Mum.