In childhood we learn so very, very much

I learned not to cry because no one comes

Mother was so very, very proud

I learned that no was irreversible

And that you never ever question that

Mother was so very, very proud

I learned that effort was not enough

Without a result you are wasting space

Mother was so very, very proud

I learned my place and that was never first

Without any good looks to compensate

Mother was so very, very proud

A smelly mess who would never attract a mate

Eating too noisily for company to cope

Mother wasn't so very, very proud

I learned love was earned and I didn't qualify

I knew my value and my lowly caste

Mother was not so very, very proud

Brainwashed that I would not amount to much

Achievement met with so you should

Of things I've done Mother was so very, very proud