When do you ever stop being their child Or needing them along the way A grown woman I am now Yet, I still need you to this day When I’m sad I still need you To talk through my pain To hear you say those reassuring words “It will all be ok” once again When I’m stressed I still need you Your advice and support To guide me in the right direction With my confused worried thoughts When I am happy I still need you To share in my elation Just to have a cuppa together Full of laughter and conversation When I am unwell I still need you To hold your small soft hand The pure comfort that gave me No other ever can I still need you in every way That will never be replaced by another I will need you til my dying day For I will always be your child and you my mother