Terms of endearment

Whenever things are rosy
You call me mummy dear
But whenever times are shaky
Another title is exposed; I fear
Don't like it when you call me
"Mother"; it sounds so unloving; drear
I know when you are angry
I feel your malcontent my dear
That's when your terms of endearment
Are so insincerely meant
You make me feel like shedding a tear...
4/2/18