Memories of Mum Poem

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A child and mother sharing a warm moment

📖 Read the Poem

Read this example poem carefully. Notice how it uses "I remember..." to share feelings and memories. It does not rhyme!

Memories of Mum

I remember the smell of her jumper,
warm and soft like fresh bread.

I remember her hands,
always busy, always gentle.

I remember how she hummed
while she made dinner,
a quiet sound that felt like home.

I remember her laugh,
loud and bright,
filling the whole room.

I remember she always said,
"I'm proud of you,"
and I believed her.

I remember everything,
and it makes me smile.

1. What is one thing the poet remembers about their mum?

2. Circle the words that describe what the poet could smell or feel in the poem:

warm

loud

soft

gentle

3. Does this poem rhyme? Tick the correct answer.

Yes, it rhymes.

No, it does not rhyme.

4. How do you think the poet feels about their mum? How do you know?

✏️ Write Your Own "I Remember..." Poem

Now it's your turn! Write your own poem about someone special to you — a mum, nan, aunty, or another person you love. Use "I remember..." to start some of your lines. Your poem does not need to rhyme. Try to use words that describe what you could see, hear, smell, or feel.

💡 Ideas to help you start: What did they smell like? What sounds do you remember? How did they make you feel?

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I remember _______________________________

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I remember _______________________________

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5. Give your poem a title:

Title: _________________________________________