Join our Mums' Poem
Release your inner poet!
Take a minute to add a line to this group 'kenning' poem started by Penzance WILD mums and Anna Maria Murphy.
A kenning is a simple poem that works like a riddle – you describe a subject without ever naming it. How would you describe 'a mum' in just two or three descriptive words?
Click on the 'join in' button above to add your line. (If it still says 'join us' you need to register first).
We asked poets to curate their own versions of this poem as part of our travelling exhibition: Story of Mum: Mums making an exhibition of ourselves. Watch some of the performances here.
The poem changes order whenever you refresh the page.
We'd love you to add YOUR words.
OUR POEM: MUM
bread baker knitting wrapping presents
Nest builder
always being there
An individual in her own right
Creative, home maker
hair-dryerer
Story reader
medication measurer, giver, worrier.
Sugar addicted interpreter, Educator, Snuggler, Cheer leader, Guardian of the goodies, Creative comforter, Oscar worthy actress, Patient, Loving beyond words, Scrumptious Scruffbox, Over excitable, Have a go-er,
I like mummy because mummy likes me.
They are all different
cuddle giver
Underpaid and overworked
wonderful person who i adore much xx
Hope I did it right ?
Limitless and strong (sometimes)
Occasional chocolate briber
The rock that never crumbles
like a good bottle of wine
What a Scream !
Giver of life.
I like mummy because mummy likes me.
Always on the go!
control freak
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