Mother’s Day Special
Writer Akila Raza
Editor : Edu wangamah
To all the people who raised children….. Biological or otherwise
Whether you are a male or a female ….if ever had a feeling of love towards an innocent child ….I wish you a happy Mother’s day.
” When I first opened my eyes
When I first cried and stretched out my arms….. You carried me
When I first pooped and peed
When I farted and burped
And screamed like a siren
You attended to every need of mine.
When I first learnt how to crawl
Then walk then run….you stood by my side watching over me…
When I first fell…. You kissed my bruised knees, hugged me and straightened my hair…..
From the day I opened my eyes
To the day I went to school
You were like my shadow….
When I first had a crush
When I first learnt to blush
You hugged me close
When I first felt the pain of a heart break,
When I first watched my dreams shatter before my eyes
You were my comfort…..
Today if I am strong
And firm on my two feet
It’s coz you went out of ur way
To be with me….
I love you Momma
A mother is not defined by gender or blood ….A mother is defined by the sacrifices ….the sleepless nights and the selfless love …. So regardless of your Gender …your status or your class….. If you ever went out of your way for a child…..
You deserve to be called a mother
And I wish you a Happy Mother’s day
Unrefined Poetry 