[UAH] Happy Mother's Day poem from one of your own!

My African mother

Beautiful African woman 
Precious daughter of our land
Through thee I saw daylight 
Under thy shield I learned to fight
Against the threats of life


You laid down the foundation 
On which I've built my life
You taught me to be strong 
when strength in life is needed
You taught me to be wise 
when the day calls for wisdom

You taught me to smile 
as it is the spice of life
With thee I learned to love 
Unconditional love

Tears of joy and happiness 
Tears of sorrow and sadness 
With tender words you wiped them up 
Each time they wet my cheeks

Now, as I roam the world 
I carry with me the tools 
You crafted for my success
Love, hard work and respect 
Are always by my side
They fend away the thorns 
That life throws at me

It is true what they say
A man never grows too old 
To be his mother's son
I still yearn for your cuisine 
With food so succulent
That my stomach cries for more 
With tastes so unique 
No one else can duplicate

Your smile is my sunshine
It always brightens my sky 
In days of stormy weather
That is why I seek always 
To keep you smiling

Now and forever 
I shall bow in front of you 
You will always be my queen
My mighty African queen 

Copyright © 2009 by Edmond Nsheuko 

Edmond Nsheuko

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