She was always there, behind the scenes, 

Always a hug away

Always a phone call away

Always available to provide a shoulder or an ear,

 a congratulations or commiseration 

Deeply involved, no matter how old their baby got, 

The job lasts a lifetime.

The cooking, the cleaning, the driving, the counselling, 

No expiry date, no retirement package.

Soft moments at night with a kiss on the forehead, stories read by lamp light,

Sweet dreams little one