Mother

MOTHER Mother carried me For nine months In her womb. Was it not painful For her? Did I not kick her too much? She fed me all kind of delicious food Even watched Sofia the first with me. Yes, kindly, I was a girl. Oh no,... Her contractions have begun AGAIN! Sorry Mama, It hurts you, doesn’t it? I’ll kiss the pain to go away. Papa was nearby. He hugged Mama and I into sleep. And just like that, the morning rose; The day of my birth. She looked at me, And kissed me on the forehead. I could feel her pain, Her PAIN… “Mama, I’m here with you” I said. Water slid down her cheeks as Papa held tightly her hands. She screamed as hard as she could, And I pulled out as hard as I could. But then, She passed out...