I thought it was normal to look after your mum.
To cook, wash and clothe her.
I was really happy
No one ever knew though.

I started missing out on the fun,
They went to the beach, they played in the sun
I just stayed home and bathed my mum.

I wanted to play
I wanted to run
I wanted to do what the others done.

My mum needed me I couldn’t leave her,
Even if it was a concert for Justin Bieber!
I loved her too much for that.

My best friend left me,
I had no one
Except that mum
That couldn’t do anything for herself.

I always bought the shopping,
Then my grades started dropping.
The money I took,
Made me feel like a crook

I saw a flyer at school
“Are you under 18?
Do you look after a loved one alone with special needs?
If so come along to Carers!”
Yes I cried!
They fixed my life
It was never the same.
I played and had fun
I WAS A CHILD AGAIN!!

Thank you Carers,
I was saved.
Thanks to you,
MY MUM IS SAFE!