Mother's Pride

I wrapped myself alone in her womb, 
and she held me close with joy in her room.
The journey was long and her limb felt pain, 
but with love she endured and fought for her gain.
Selfless, determined, rugged like a warrior, 
she proved she was more than just a pretty superior.

I cried through the night and disturbed her sleep, 
but she defied nature and made it look cheap.
I bit her nipple in my quest for food, 
yet she smiled at me for being so rude.
Caring, compassionate, loving like a star, 
she proved her love was more than a gold bar.

I shivered under my blanket after I caught the flu, 
and she raced all day ignoring her adult boo.
The world told her I wasn't gonna make it, 
but on her knees she gave up her last meat.
Resilient, dogged, steadfast like a lioness, 
she proved nothing is impossible with His royal highness.

I've gone through pains and hurdles in life, 
and she's always there to pass me through the knife.
No one else deserves a grand entry, 
than a mother who stands tall for her child like the iroko tree.
Unrivalled, unmatched, unequalled like a colossus, 
she has proven she's more than a loyal partner.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Agustin Avatar
November 18, 2024 at 4:31 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Nnoli Avatar
October 15, 2017 at 4:01 PM
Kia see poetry! If God no bless you I go ask watin cos ham! Man this is great! I dey feel you from Europe and I say again keep on keeping on! You got it ! Richard
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