This Is Me

I don't mean to shock or annoy you,
You probably wouldn't like my views.
But I have an opinion on everything,
In the papers, on the tv, in the news.

You probably wouldn't like me if you saw me.
You'd think 'terrorist' or maybe 'poor soul',
Yes I'm Muslim and cover from head to toe,
But believe me, I AM in control.

You don't get to see me playing at home,
With my children, and my cat and my friends.
You don't see the care I give to all,
All the bridges that I've had to mend.

You don't see my sleepless nights crying,
For my son who has challenges so hard.
I teach him to be independent and happy,
Despite autism, disability and scars.

So that's me, in a nutshell a mother,
So busy fighting battles each day.
I write to let out all the stresses and strains
That life likes to hurtle my way!

© Princess pickles 12th November 2012