The Mothering Agency

Some mothers are real cold fish Even their anger's just like a fridge opening Their interest is registered by an eyebrow rising Coldly. It should be possible to hire a mother Depending on her CV, her aptitude for the job For example, is she musical? Does she have funny bones? A mother should not be the author of a child's life The plot should be left to chance, like a flower In a meadow. After all She won't be there at the ending She should be a phone that always picks up When you need her, never parroting ‘Not now' or ‘gone away' A mother should be a known country, No passport needed to enter She should always fix the moon To lighten your footsteps And feed and clothe you, Not from a sense of duty Like a guard at Buckingham Palace