I Remember Mum (For Aida Azzopardi)

As the years get shorter The memories are getting lost I remember you, pint sized but mighty You body-slammed us, every time We would try to get away And spank us with a slipper or a meat tenderizer Yr eyes were cold and black But returned after an hour, we apologise We would laugh and hug like we were in great war And our arguement would be a distance memory Until we gather around on an occasion Laughing on how stupid it was I fear you more than the authorities That's why I don't have a criminal record But I know you were trying to get me on the right path I thank you, Mum For loving me the best you can