It starts off with a simple sneeze,
maybe a cough or two,
and then she grabs the tissue box.
There’s nothing I can do.
‘Cause then my mum just disappears.
She isn’t anywhere!
But in her place, dressed in her clothes,
is a grumpy grizzly bear.
© Kristin Martin 2012
Hi Kristin,
This poem reminded me of when my mom got sick and we had to help her with everything because she was lazy and got really angry really fast.
H Tiaana,
I’m glad my poem reminded you of something from your life. But, on behalf of your mum, can I point out that it is not lazy to stop doing things when you are sick! You are supposed to rest so your body can get well. (I’m sure your mum will agree with me. 🙂 )
Kristin
Hi Kristin
That’s a great poem, And also I don’t really like it that much when my mum gets sick and of course most mums don’t want to be sick! But anyways nice poem
Hi Omesh,
Thanks for your comment. I’m glad you like the poem. I wrote it about myself, but from the point of view of my son. I think when I get sick I seem to change from a nice, patient person into a grumpy one!
Kristin
Hello Kristin,
When my mum is sick, I try my best to help her. She usually appreciates it. When I’m sick, she tries her best to make me better too.
You are so kind to your Mum, Caleb. 🙂
Hi Kristen
I think that poem relates to my mum when she’s sick. I chose this poem because the title sounded really interesting. Where did you get the idea of the poem and how long did it take to write the poem?
I wrote this about me! 🙂
Hi Kristin
I agree that is how my mum is when she is sick. She doesn’t want to talk to anyone and she is grumpy. Did you write this poem about your own mother, or how you are when you are sick yourself?
Tharusha
This is about me! 🙂
Hi kristin my mum does not get sick very often but i totally understand the grumpy part soo relateble haha grizzly bear
Hi Sophie,
It is hard to stay patient when you don’t feel good!
Kristin
I love when mum is sick, cause I get a day off school.
Hi Charli,
Do you look after your mum when she is sick?
Kristin
Hi Kristin
Loved the poem,I don’t like it when my mum gets sick cause then I will get sick.
It’s no fun being sick!
Hello there Kristin,
Ha ha! So funny! This poem relates a lot to my mum. relates the most when she is sick, some of the time she’s grumpy but mostly kind, sweet,adorable and still my amazing lovable mum!!!
Hi Isla,
I’m glad the poem reminds you of your Mum. I hope she doesn’t get sick too often.
Kristin
hahahaha my mummy is a grumpy grizzly bear until she has coffee
🙂
Hi Kristin,
Thats my mom too when she is sick. She gets very grumpy toooooo
Hi Zaynab,
It’s hard to stay cheerful when you are sick. I actually wrote the poem about myself (I’m a mum).
Kristin
love the funny ending, your very talented.
– Nyasha
Thanks Nyasha!
My ma is sick these day. But she help with my Childrens university work which is should give by 14th Oct. I have never seen my mam is taking a rest unless in the night. My great mam. Love you so much. Lovely poem.
Hi Dinethri,
I hope your mum is feeling better.
Kristin
The last bit is very funny! I like the rhymes a lot. Have you written any novels?
This poem is sad because it mentions that your mom is sick.
Thisali
Hi Thisali,
I haven’t written any novels, but my poetry book will be published next year.
This poem was actually about me -I’m the mum!
Kristin
Sounds like the ‘Red riding hood’ story. Except with a bear.
-Thisama
That Poem. I also my Mum. When she gets sick, nothing really happens,apart from us looking after her.
Good poem it sucks when you get a cold doesn’t it?
Hi Nae,
It isn’t nice to get sick.
Kristin
My mum always when she is sick just sits in bed and she gets all of her children’s love, breakfast in bed and well… rest I suppose. she is a very lucky mum when she is sick which is not very often.
Hi Lucy,
I’m happy to hear that you are so nice to your mum.
Kristin
So funny! My mum continues to help around the household and take care of us even when she’s still unwell and I love her for that.
Hi Thenumi,
It sounds like you have a really lovely mum!
Kristin
Hi ,
Ha ha very funny I love it!!!
Thanks Methuli!
It was very funny when you said that in her palce was a grizzly bear.
Tharinsa
Thank you.
I think I wrote that about myself when I get sick! (I’m a mum)
Kristin
Mabye it is true
Tharinsa
Love the poems and would like to buy a book containing them. Has one ever been published and where could we purchase?
Thanks
Hi Barry,
I’m glad you love my poems. None of these have been published in a book, but three of my poems are in the fantastic children’s poetry anthology, Tadpoles in the Torrens, edited by Jude Aquilina, which has just been published by Wakefield Press.
Hi Kristin,
the poems are great. I finally made the time to read them with Rose, who also loves them. Well done! I certainly relate to this one…but the bear also appears when mum doesn’t get enough sleep – which is most of the time!
Glad you both like the poems.
Lack of sleep does bring out the bear, as does stress and children fighting.
This one is about me. Do you ever feel like a grizzly bear when you’re sick?
Sometimes