A Nappy Bag Love Story

A dummy you only used

a couple of times,

before you decided

you didn’t need it anymore.

A nipple shield from

when you were having

breastfeeding issues.

A bib worn when

you were teething.

A change of clothes —

still size 3–6 months.

I learnt to pack these after

your nappy explosion

at the library.

Some spare swim nappies,

I always forget to remove

on non-swimming days.

A pair of shoes we had to buy

when you started walking.

A snack box with your

favourite rice biscuits,

for when I need a

moment with my coffee

at the café.

And right in the bottom,

a pile of sand from all

our trips to the park.

Our bag tells a story

of your life so far.

Of all our mother and

son outings.

I just can’t bear to throw

any of it away.