The Greatest – by Harriet Phillips
 
Of all the gifts you gave to me
However great or small
To have you as my Mum
Was the greatest gift of all
 
You always seemed to know what’s wrong
Before I had to say
You seemed to know what’s on my mind
Or if I’m down that day
 
So as write this note in sadness
I still listen to your voice
Telling me it will be okay
To remember happiness is a choice
 
And be grateful for the good times
Cherish our endless fun
Countless hours spent in changing rooms
And riding horses in the sun
 
These special memories will never fade
They will live within my heart
Bringing me strength & comfort
So we never feel apart
 
For no matter what the future brings
The big day that lies ahead
I know you’ll walk beside me
Along the path I tread
 
So lucky to have an amazing Dad
And to him you’d say with sorrow
‘what a wonderful life we shared
Now live for each tomorrow
 
‘But for goodness sake clear your mess
And don’t leave your phone at home’
You may not be here to nag him
But he’ll never be alone
 
As alongside my two big brothers
You brought us all together
And through us you live on
From now until forever
 
I see your strength in Adam
The resemblance shines through
His drive to succeed and change the world
..and love of spreadsheets too!
 
In Paul I see your kindness
Although he often drove you mad
To say you were proud is not enough
Wild child turned super dad
 
And then along came Frank and Ted
With great pleasure you got to meet
They gave you joy and laughter
and made your world complete
 
For this is the legacy you leave with us
A Wife, a Grandma, a Mother
and we pledge to you this promise
To be there for one another
 
Now safely tucked within our hearts
Your light will always shine
A glowing ember never stilled
Until the end of time
 
So Thank You will never be enough
For everything you’ve done
My best friend, my teacher, my rock
And the greatest ever Mum
 
Love Always, Harriet xx