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A witty and warm teacher poem that celebrates the many roles a hard working teacher performs every single day!
Our 'What is a Teacher?' A4 print makes the perfect teacher gift for Christmas or the end of term. A very unique way to say thank you to a brilliant teacher.
The poem was written by award-winning Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller. She used to be an English teacher herself, so she knows what makes a good present.
As seen on TV - our poem was filmed by the BBC and used to close 'Britain's Classroom Heroes' on BBC2, October 2017.
The poem background colour is taupe but it is also available in grey.
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The text/font colour is white. Please see the other colours available.
The poem reads:
What is a Teacher?
A wiper, a blower, an everything knower
A listening ear, a calm refereer
A reader, a writer, reports all-nighter
A printer, protector, a problem deflector.
A marker, a setter, a sender of letter
An assessor, a planner, a maker of banner
A natural orator, a known confiscator
A divider, decider, a spare clothes provider.
An artist, a potter, a lace unknotter
A sticker, a tricker & fair-minded picker
A debater, relater & smile reinstater
A pairer, a carer, a costume preparer.
A defender, a lender, a broker & mender
A creator, inventor, inspiring mentor
A smiler, a filer, a stay back a whiler
A parent reminder, lost property finder.
A keen finder-outer, & sometimes a shouter
A walker, a talker, a corridor stalker
A play director, a tactful corrector
A designer & baker, a help with mistaker.
A role-model, tutor, a whiz with computer
A natural persuader, a daily first-aider
A describer, reviser, a trip organiser
A weigher, displayer, a patient game player
A thinker, a winker, a covered in inker (removed if a message is added)
An on your sider & staff-room resider (removed if a message is added)
That’s what makes a Teacher!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
£14.00
A witty and warm teacher poem that celebrates the many roles a hard working teacher performs every single day!
Our 'What is a Teacher?' A4 print makes the perfect teacher gift for Christmas or the end of term. A very unique way to say thank you to a brilliant teacher.
The poem was written by award-winning Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller. She used to be an English teacher herself, so she knows what makes a good present.
As seen on TV - our poem was filmed by the BBC and used to close 'Britain's Classroom Heroes' on BBC2, October 2017.
The poem background colour is grey but it is also available in taupe.
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The text/font colour is white. Please see the other colours available.
The poem reads:
What is a Teacher?
A wiper, a blower, an everything knower
A listening ear, a calm refereer
A reader, a writer, reports all-nighter
A printer, protector, a problem deflector.
A marker, a setter, a sender of letter
An assessor, a planner, a maker of banner
A natural orator, a known confiscator
A divider, decider, a spare clothes provider.
An artist, a potter, a lace unknotter
A sticker, a tricker & fair-minded picker
A debater, relater & smile reinstater
A pairer, a carer, a costume preparer.
A defender, a lender, a broker & mender
A creator, inventor, inspiring mentor
A smiler, a filer, a stay back a whiler
A parent reminder, lost property finder.
A keen finder-outer, & sometimes a shouter
A walker, a talker, a corridor stalker
A play director, a tactful corrector
A designer & baker, a help with mistaker.
A role-model, tutor, a whiz with computer
A natural persuader, a daily first-aider
A describer, reviser, a trip organiser
A weigher, displayer, a patient game player
A thinker, a winker, a covered in inker (removed if a message is added)
An on your sider & staff-room resider (removed if a message is added)
That’s what makes a Teacher!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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'The Book Lover's Week' is a witty book lover poem, hand inked to create a unique and lovely print. A great gift for bookworms!
Our days of the week book print makes a humorous and unique gift for a book lover whether it's for their birthday, Christmas, or simply for hosting a meeting of book club!
This original poem was written by the extremely talented Bespoke Verse poet, Joanna Miller. It is printed on the finest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed.
Whether it's poetry, plays or the latest bestseller, we all know someone who can't live without a book on the go!
The poem reads:
The Book Lover’s Week
On Mondays I am lost for ages
In the new bestseller’s pages
Tuesday night is all too fleeting
At my lively book group meeting
Wednesday, there may be some friction
Unless I read some Science Fiction
Thursdays, it just has to be
Short stories or biography
On Friday over lunch and dinner
I’m buried in a Booker winner
Saturdays are perfect days
For reading poetry and plays
And Sundays, how the hours dwindle
When I’m busy on my Kindle!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2014. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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Who doesn't love cake?! This days of the week cake poem is beautifully hand inked to create a lovely print.
Our funny cake print is an ideal gift for a cake lover or aspiring star baker, whether it's for their birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day or just meeting for a slice of Victoria Sandwich.
Whether it's Lemon Drizzle or Banana Bread, we all know someone who can't live without a daily nibble of cake!
This original poem was written by the extremely talented Bespoke Verse poet, Joanna Miller. It is printed on the finest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed.
The poem reads:
The Cake Lover’s Week
On Mondays I refuse to budge
Unless the cake is Chocolate Fudge
Tuesdays, I will take the plunge
With a slice of Coffee Sponge
Wednesdays, when I have a break
It’s feet up with some Carrot Cake
On Thursdays if I start to fizzle
I perk up with some Lemon Drizzle
Fridays, I insist I’m fed
On Fruitcake or Banana Bread
Saturdays, I often languish
For a nice Victoria Sandwich
And Sundays? Well it has to be
Homemade scones for afternoon tea!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2014. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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'The Chocolate Lover's Week' poem print is a fun (and slightly cheeky!) ode to chocolate and chocoholics.
Part of the 'days of the week' poem collection, we're celebrating all the delicious ways we enjoy chocolate, and have created this unique gift for chocolate lovers.
Perfect as a birthday present, Christmas gift, or Mother's Day token.
Whether it's chocolate spread in bed, or chocolate cake on your break, everyone knows someone who loves their chocolate!
This original poem was written by the extremely talented Bespoke Verse poet, Joanna Miller. It is printed on the finest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It comes unframed.
The poem reads:
The Chocolate Lover’s Week
On Mondays when I have a break
I can’t resist some chocolate cake
On Tuesdays I awake and dream
Of double chocolate chip ice cream
Wednesdays, if I’m tired and frowny
I perk up with a chocolate brownie
On Thursdays it is just no use
I have to dine on chocolate mousse
Fridays, I’m discovered huffing
Unless I’ve had a chocolate muffin
Saturdays, I spend in bliss
With a milky bar of Swiss
And Sundays I relax in bed
With paper, toast and chocolate spread!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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This hand inked print of 'The Coffee Lover's Week' poem makes a witty and unique gift for coffee lovers.
Part of our fun and cheeky 'days of the week' collection, it's an ideal gift for any coffee lover.
Whether it's a Latte, Americano or Flat White, we all know someone who can't live without a daily cup of coffee.
This original poem was written by the extremely talented Bespoke Verse poet, Joanna Miller. It is printed on the finest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It comes unframed.
The poem reads:
The Coffee Lover’s Week
On Mondays getting up is trouble
Without a quick Espresso (double)
Tuesdays if I’ve had a shocker
My only solace is a Mocha,
Wednesdays if I get frustrated
It has to be decaffeinated,
Thursday when I’m back on track
I’ll have a trusty filter (black),
On Fridays just before a party
I’ll grab a fortifying Latte,
Saturdays just don’t feel right
Without a paper and Flat White,
And Sundays end with Frappuccino
Or a bedtime Cappuccino!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2014. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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This beautifully hand inked print featuring a witty garden lovers' poem is a perfect gift for green-fingered friends and family whether it's their birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day or Father's Day.
Whether it's weeding or feeding, mowing or hoeing, we all know someone who is very green-fingered.
This original poem was written by the extremely talented Bespoke Verse poet, Joanna Miller. It is printed on the finest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed.
The poem reads:
The Garden Lover’s Week
On Monday I’ll be digging beds
And snipping off those wilted heads
Tuesdays means the hedge needs trimming
And possibly a bit of strimming
Wednesdays there’s the job of lopping
Pruning, and a bit of chopping
Thursdays means a day of mowing
Plus an afternoon of hoeing
On Friday it is time for weeding
And the watering and feeding
Saturdays, day of adventure:
A trip to tip or garden centre
And Sundays (if the back’s not aching)
It’s getting rid of slugs and staking!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2014. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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This brand new marriage poem comes in the form of a job advert for a husband or wife, skills, salary, hours, pension all described!
Our funny and joyful marriage print makes the perfect gift for weddings and anniversaries. It is also suitable as a wedding poem or reading and for a marriage proposal!
The poem is actually a 14 line sonnet. It was written by Bespoke Verse poet (and Oxford graduate!) Joanna Miller, whose wedding poems have featured in magazines such as 'Wedding Ideas' and 'Brides'. In 2013 she won the Wedding Industry Experts award for 'Best Wedding Writer.'
Whether it's the salary of kisses or the lifetime contract, everyone will recognise the role of a husband or wife that the 'The Marriage Advert' describes.
The text reads:
Please see our full range of fabulous poem prints available.
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This hand inked wine lover print features our "Wine Lover's Week" poem, and makes a fun and witty gift for wine lovers.
Our funny days of the week wine print is perfect for celebrating a birthday, a friend at Christmas, or simply a Friday night!
Whether it's Pinot, Merlot or Chardonnay, we all know someone who can't live without a glass of vino.
This original poem was written by the extremely talented Bespoke Verse poet, Joanna Miller. The poem has been printed on the finest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed.
The poem reads:
The Wine Lover’s Week
On Mondays I am rather keeno
On a lazy glass of Pinot
Tuesdays? I might end the day
With a spot of Beaujolais
Wednesday (if the day's a shocker)
May include a fine Rioja
Thursday nights, if out I go,
I'm partial to a nice Merlot
On Friday friends may come and stay
We'll open up the Chardonnay
Saturdays I'm known to harbour
A hankering for ice cold Cava
And suddenly the week has gone...
It's Sunday night and Sauvignon!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2014. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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This gorgeous vintage style butterfly box frame would make a beautiful addition to a little girls bedroom.
It features 24 pretty floral paper 3D butterflies withan ivory mount in a white box frame.
The picture has a metal hook on the reverse for wall hanging.
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This poem is a witty, affectionate verse about fathers and all they do for us.
Our funny and heartfelt A4 poem print makes the perfect gift for fathers - whether it's for a birthday, christmas, father's day or even a new parent.
Whether he's a stubbly snorer, a spider remover or a terrible teaser, everyone will recognise the hero described in 'What is a Dad?'
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The poem text/font colour is taupe but it is also available in blue.
The text reads:
What is a Dad?
A feeder, a changer, a safeguard from danger
A stubbly snorer, an offspring adorer
A tent rigger & sandcastle digger
A storybook reader, a motorway speeder
A bonfire lighter & ‘dad joke’ reciter
A cuddly tickler, rarely a stickler
A room decorator, a shopping trip hater
A spider remover, allergic to hoover
A carer, a sharer & rarely a glarer
A butler & porter, a coach & supporter
A gadget admirer, a BBQ firer
A lender, a mender, a knightly defender
A grower, a mower, an everything knower
A bottle uncorker, a supper-time talker
A game inventor, role model & mentor
A bin putter-outer & sometimes a shouter
A free taxi driver, a slipper of fiver
A party enhancer, embarrassing dancer
A contest decider, a lecture provider
A terrible teaser & all round good geezer
That’s what makes a Dad!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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This poem is a witty, affectionate verse about fathers and all they do for us.
Our funny and heartfelt A4 poem print makes the perfect gift for fathers - whether it's for a birthday, christmas, father's day or even a new parent.
Whether he's a stubbly snorer, a spider remover or a terrible teaser, everyone will recognise the hero described in 'What is a Dad?'
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The poem text/font colour is blue but it is also available in taupe.
The text reads:
What is a Dad?
A feeder, a changer, a safeguard from danger
A stubbly snorer, an offspring adorer
A tent rigger & sandcastle digger
A storybook reader, a motorway speeder
A bonfire lighter & ‘dad joke’ reciter
A cuddly tickler, rarely a stickler
A room decorator, a shopping trip hater
A spider remover, allergic to hoover
A carer, a sharer & rarely a glarer
A butler & porter, a coach & supporter
A gadget admirer, a BBQ firer
A lender, a mender, a knightly defender
A grower, a mower, an everything knower
A bottle uncorker, a supper-time talker
A game inventor, role model & mentor
A bin putter-outer & sometimes a shouter
A free taxi driver, a slipper of fiver
A party enhancer, embarrassing dancer
A contest decider, a lecture provider
A terrible teaser & all round good geezer
That’s what makes a Dad!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
£14.00
This poem is a witty, affectionate verse about fathers and all they do for us.
Our funny and heartfelt A4 poem print makes the perfect gift for fathers - whether it's for a birthday, christmas, father's day or even a new parent.
Whether he's a stubbly snorer, a spider remover or a terrible teaser, everyone will recognise the hero described in 'What is a Dad?'
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The poem background colour is grey but it is also available in taupe.
The text reads:
What is a Dad?
A feeder, a changer, a safeguard from danger
A stubbly snorer, an offspring adorer
A sandcastle digger, a tree-house rigger
A planner & wisher, a wasp & bug squisher.
A hider & seeker, a natural competer
A storybook reader, a motorway speeder
A great fire lighter & ‘dad joke’ reciter
A cuddly tickler, rarely a stickler.
A room decorator, a shopping trip hater
A spider remover, allergic to hoover
A butler & porter, a coach & supporter
A sticker, a tricker & ball-loving kicker.
A tutor, commuter & whiz with computer
A batsman & bowler, financial controller
A gadget admirer, a BBQ firer
A lender, a mender, a knightly defender.
A grower, a mower, an everything knower
A bottle uncorker, a supper-time talker
A firework banger, a wallpaper hanger
A game inventor, role model & mentor.
A bin putter-outer & sometimes a shouter
A free taxi driver, a slipper of fiver
A party enhancer, embarrassing dancer
A contest decider, a lecture provider (line 24)
A terrible teaser & all round good geezer
A giver-awayer & grandchildren player... (line 26)
That’s what makes a Dad!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
£14.00
This poem is a witty, affectionate verse about fathers and all they do for us.
Our funny and heartfelt A4 poem print makes the perfect gift for fathers - whether it's for a birthday, christmas, father's day or even a new parent.
Whether he's a stubbly snorer, a spider remover or a terrible teaser, everyone will recognise the hero described in 'What is a Dad?'
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The poem background colour is taupe but it is also available in grey.
The text reads:
What is a Dad?
A feeder, a changer, a safeguard from danger
A stubbly snorer, an offspring adorer
A sandcastle digger, a tree-house rigger
A planner & wisher, a wasp & bug squisher.
A hider & seeker, a natural competer
A storybook reader, a motorway speeder
A great fire lighter & ‘dad joke’ reciter
A cuddly tickler, rarely a stickler.
A room decorator, a shopping trip hater
A spider remover, allergic to hoover
A butler & porter, a coach & supporter
A sticker, a tricker & ball-loving kicker.
A tutor, commuter & whiz with computer
A batsman & bowler, financial controller
A gadget admirer, a BBQ firer
A lender, a mender, a knightly defender.
A grower, a mower, an everything knower
A bottle uncorker, a supper-time talker
A firework banger, a wallpaper hanger
A game inventor, role model & mentor.
A bin putter-outer & sometimes a shouter
A free taxi driver, a slipper of fiver
A party enhancer, embarrassing dancer
A contest decider, a lecture provider (line 24)
A terrible teaser & all round good geezer
A giver-awayer & grandchildren player... (line 26)
That’s what makes a Dad!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
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A funny and honest family poem print in A4 size with funky typographic design.
Our witty and heartfelt family print makes the perfect gift for parents, siblings and friends - whether it's for a birthday, christening, Christmas, Mother's Day, or becoming a new parent. Touchingly, it is also a popular gift for newly adopting families, which makes us very proud!
Written by our award-winning poet Joanna Miller, this 21 line poem captures the fun times, the not so fun times(!) and the unrivalled bond we share with our families.
Whether it's relying, crying or a little white lying, everyone will recognise the experiences described in 'What is a Family?'
The poem is printed onto the highest quality card which measures H29 x W21cm (A4). It comes unframed and is presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The poem text/font is taupe but it is also available in blue.
The text reads:
What is a Family?
It’s sharing, comparing, bonding & caring
It’s hugging & squeezing, talking & teasing
It’s praising & knowing, belonging & growing
It’s guiding, providing, trusting, confiding
It’s loving & kissing, nurturing, missing
It’s working & playing, treating & paying
It’s arguing, fighting & often delighting
It’s visiting, hosting & Sunday roasting
It’s relaxing & boring, most reassuring
It’s coaxing & charming, appeasing & calming
It’s waiting, debating, fulfilling, elating
It’s needing & feeding & tactful conceding
It’s driving, conniving, learning & thriving
It’s holding & nursing, worrying, cursing
It’s stressing, confessing & making a messing
It’s loaning & moaning, helping & phoning
It’s bickering, laughing, bedding & bathing
It’s listening, coping, planning & hoping
It’s relying, crying, a little white lying
It’s forgiving & mending, liking, depending
That’s what makes a family!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2013
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A funny and honest family poem print in A4 size with funky typographic design.
Our witty and heartfelt family print makes the perfect gift for parents, siblings and friends - whether it's for a birthday, christening, Christmas, Mother's Day, or becoming a new parent. Touchingly, it is also a popular gift for newly adopting families, which makes us very proud!
Written by our award-winning poet Joanna Miller, this 21 line poem captures the fun times, the not so fun times(!) and the unrivalled bond we share with our families.
Whether it's relying, crying or a little white lying, everyone will recognise the experiences described in 'What is a Family?'
The poem is printed onto the highest quality card which measures H29 x W21cm (A4). It comes unframed and is presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The poem text/font is blue but it is also available in taupe.
The text reads:
What is a Family?
It’s sharing, comparing, bonding & caring
It’s hugging & squeezing, talking & teasing
It’s praising & knowing, belonging & growing
It’s guiding, providing, trusting, confiding
It’s loving & kissing, nurturing, missing
It’s working & playing, treating & paying
It’s arguing, fighting & often delighting
It’s visiting, hosting & Sunday roasting
It’s relaxing & boring, most reassuring
It’s coaxing & charming, appeasing & calming
It’s waiting, debating, fulfilling, elating
It’s needing & feeding & tactful conceding
It’s driving, conniving, learning & thriving
It’s holding & nursing, worrying, cursing
It’s stressing, confessing & making a messing
It’s loaning & moaning, helping & phoning
It’s bickering, laughing, bedding & bathing
It’s listening, coping, planning & hoping
It’s relying, crying, a little white lying
It’s forgiving & mending, liking, depending
That’s what makes a family!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2013
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A witty and affectionate friendship poem. All about friends - the fabulous female ones, that is!
Our funny, heartfelt friend print makes the perfect gift for a best friend - whether it's her birthday, christmas, or a special occasion like being a bridesmaid.
Written by award-winning Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller, this poem began life as a gift for her sister. It led to our range of 'What is a...?' poems that have featured in magazines such as VOGUE and Easy Living.
Whether she's a listening ear, a tireless shopper or a birthday surpriser, everyone will recognise the bond described in 'What is a Friend?'
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It comes unframed and is presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind. The poem font/text is taupe but it is also available in blue.
The text reads:
What is a Friend?
A winer, a diner, an outfit designer
A meeter, a greeter, a chocolate eater
A debater, relater, a smile reinstater
A lift provider, an on-your-sider
A diva, a bopper, a tireless shopper
A snorter, a sniggerer, infectious giggler
A baker, a caker, a mate mickey-taker
An ally, a sister, a gentle arm twister
A lip-gloss provider, a secret confider
A texter, a writer, a party inviter
A colleague, a carer, a problem-sharer
A cocktail blender & cheeky rule bender
A gossipy chatterer, forgiver & flatterer
A handbag borrower, a ring-tomorrower
A ‘stop for a cuppa’, a date fixer-upper
A listening ear, a loyal volunteer
A welcome inquisitor, spare bed visitor
A misser, a kisser, a cinema hisser
A birthday surpriser & cherished adviser
A laugher, a kidder, anxiety ridder...
That’s what makes a friend!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)
Please see the full range of fabulous poem prints available.
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This mum poem is a witty, affectionate verse about mothers and all they do for us.
Our unique A4 mum print makes the perfect gift for mums, whether it's for a birthday, Christmas, mother's day or even a new parent.
Written by Bespoke Verse poet Joanna Miller, this poem appeared in VOGUE in December 2012.
Whether she's a fairy cake baker, a tireless clapper or a list compiler, everyone will recognise the heroine described in 'What is a Mum?'
The poem is printed on the highest quality card which measures H30 x W21cm (A4). It is unframed and presented smartly in cellophane with backing board behind.
The purple text reads:
What is a Mum?
A weaner & musher, a milky tooth brusher
A rocker & feeder, a storytime reader
A fairy cake baker & fancy dress maker
A wiper & washer & bad habit squasher
A dirty sheet changer, a room rearranger
A keen stain remover, a wielder of hoover
A peeler & cooker, appointment booker
A loyal defender & Christmas card sender
A playdate arranger, alerter of danger
A suitcase packer, a dishwasher stacker
A ‘be quiet’ hisser, a cuddly kisser
An early riser, a birthday surpriser
A list compiler, a proud parent smiler
A talented wrapper, a tireless clapper
A lavatory flusher, a praiser & gusher
A listening ear, a good refereer
A source of a fiver, a free taxi driver
A smoothie blender & broken heart mender
A consummate shopper, embarrassing bopper
A grocery bagger & homework nagger
That’s what makes a Mum!
Copyright Joanna Miller 2012. (Author's permission required to reproduce this poem.)