The Wonderful Woman Buried There

The wonderful woman buried there 
Molded me in her hands with vision’s care
Of enthusiastic pot maker’s creativity;
Ushered me in this world of cruelty
And gallant gave me her sweet breast
Of milk so my spirit was the joy’s crown;
She held me tight in her balmy bosom
So such sincere sense of security
Handed me everlasting love of purity.

The wonderful woman buried there
Gained me my identity as sturdy as a snare;
Her great feat in edification
Lent intellect to my premature years
Hence now I stay alive wholly because of her-
No human race can subsist without mother.

The wonderful woman buried there
Self-sacrificed herself on the cross’s jolt
Flaking searing tears of salt through droughts 
So I may grow to be a man neigh naughty
But a man educated deeply like her-
 When the tears fell on my countenance,
The tears did not taste of salt
But like the crack of dawn’s sun.

The wonderful woman buried there
In that sinister sepulcher, beneath the cross
The lady whose epitaph reads:

‘Herein rests lady, Dr Trusila
      PhD Social Motherhood,
A committed mother, sociable worker,
Human liberation seeker,
      The sun for her lone son….’

The wonderful woman buried there,
 The brilliant woman who gave me life
That woman who is masked there is my mother.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Riabi Dziri Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 10:33 AM
A wonderful woman is your precious mother! A pure fountain of Love and care.. a foundation for wonderful souls, "molding in her hands" beautiful minds.. instilling visions and natural wisdom.. a wonderful woman is your precious mother of "balmy bosom"! Of inestimable value is your "Sun"! No wonder you take such a pride in such a mother, a woman, a Lady, a Human! An amazing tribute in a genuine feel and poetry! A great pleasure to read! Keep inking, HONESTY! My deepest regards and blessings.
Denis Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 7:56 PM
You write really very well
Guzzi Avatar
March 1, 2011 at 5:26 PM
so wonder!!! what a man you are..I'm sure she was very proud of YOU! Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
February 13, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Your poem has so touched my heart and inner soul HONESTY.. so touching ...brings back memories of my Mother ... u should enter this one in John Heck's new contest ..check out his blog for rules luv..and good luck if u do..
Dietrich Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 11:27 PM
HOnesty, I am glad to have finally seen this.All this time, I did not know you were a guy. I often have this problem with the foreign names! So you are the son of "the sun for her lone son" what a moving line of poetry. YOur name honesty truly befits you!
Oimbo Avatar
March 17, 2020 at 9:53 AM
Thanks, Andrea. I am a guy
Johnson Avatar
February 11, 2011 at 10:38 PM
A wonderful tribute to your mother and I am sure she was proud of you. Love, Joycet
Devonshire Avatar
February 9, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Honesty, I'm sorry you lost your mother. Mine is gone too so I can appreciate the sadness as well as the wonderful memories you describe of your loving mother. Beautifully written from your heart! Love, Carolyn
Kendrick Avatar
February 6, 2011 at 4:19 AM
Such admiration and love that you express for your mother in these lines..She must have been an exceptional woman..Good work with excellent rhythm and rhyme..Your presence at my work was like a ray of sunshine this early morn..Sara
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