Mother -Igbo Edition

Mother Better lose the saddle than the horse’. Every mother’s voice echo these 7 words To her child, not just out of love, Not entirely for love but for joy. The joy of motherhood. This life will be hard (they say) Nwa m, ma o ga-adiri gi mma She assures her young child. n’ihi na o buru na nwatakiri adighi Enwe oganihu o no n’aka nne The pains of motherhood. A mother is a child’s guide through life. Come, follow me, close your eyes Think of the rose, and let us go; She said to her child at birth. The duty of motherhood. Nne enweghi onu ahia A woman who has children, does not die. She is a mother, in life and beyond. Her name forever in the hearts of her children And their children. Her presence felt through memories when she’s gone. Every child will grow up, Age and fade off with time. This life cycle of ours is like a river, It goes and comes. But a mother’s milk is priceless. Godwin Henry Osaigbovo Pa Shakespeare SPEAREPOETRY