When ever we think of a topic or theme like Mothers for example , it is good to make a list or in dot point form ,put down some of the information you have .


i.e.

To assist you in writing poetry or with creative forms .



Here are a few questions that may help you understnd your Mother more




The Family Home



· What was your Mothers favourite TV show ?


· Was she musical or creative ?


· Did she have any interests that are the same as yours ? What are they ?


· Do you have the same sense of humour ?




Relationships



· Where did she meet your Father ?


· When did they marry ? Did they marry in a church ?


· Have you heard any stories about their courting days ?


· Did they own a car ? House ? Farm ? Business ?


· Did you attend church regularly as a family ?





A Mothers Care



· Were you her only child ? Did she make you feel special ?


· Did she give you every second of her time ?


· Did she get on well with your friends ?


· Did she ever take you to school ?


· Did you share secrets with your Mother ?


· Did she make you any clothing ?





Holidays With Mum


· Did your Mother plan any holidays with you ?


· Did she enjoy holidays together ?


· Did you go on long walks with your Mother ?


· Did she cook and clean when you went on holidays ?




Looking Back At Mother




· What do you love most about your Mother ?



· Did she or does she have any superstitions ?


· What sort of work does or did she do ?


· Is she still alive and does she live near you ?


· Where did she get married ?


· Do you have many photos of her ?


· What sort of transport does or did she use ?


· How often do or did you see her ?


· What kind of clothes did she like to wear ?


· What kind of household appliances did she have ?






Your Mother And Sport



· Did she ever support your team ?
· Was she proud of you trophies or certificates ?

· Does she have a favourite sport ?

· Has she won any trophies or certificates ?

· Is or was your Mother enthusiastic about your sport ?

· How does she value sport in your life ?

· Has she made friends in your sporting circles ?

· Did she wash your dirty sports clothes and bandage your wounds ?

· Was she ever a good coach ?

· Did her encouragement for you help the way you played ?

· Was your Mother a team player or an individual ?

· Did she ever make excuses for you if you lost ?


The End

By Paul McCann