mother

Dear mama,
Nne m, my mother, my head is full of words, many of it can't explain how I feel
My mind is boggling with ideas that all the pages of an encyclopedia can't contain it
All the books ever written to appreciate mother's can't do you justice, it doesn't even come close.
All the songs ever sung can't celebrate you enough, no matter how many times.
Mama, have I ever told you that you amaze me with the way you carry on loving and giving and getting almost nothing in return.
Many times I've thought you don't mind your business all because you are always telling how it must be done to get it right.
I feel stupid now ever thinking that way, how could you not mind my business?
When my business was and still is your business,
Under your pinion your held me, you've been my landlord, adoring me painstakingly.
In the warmth of your womb I was housed for nine months rents free,
In your arms you shielded me, even when it meant getting hurt,
Oh Mama, you're my first love the very first true love I ever felt,
How could I forget? The many days and nights I kept you up,
For no good reason I'd reject food and still expect you to be cool,
Even with empty stomach, weary eyes, wobbly legs, you still made sure I was full,
Mama if I could ask the constellation to make a shape I'd tell it your name to shape,
If the ocean could dance when I want I'd tell it to dance for you forever,
If the sun could do better I'd tell it to brighten all the days of your life,
You defended me even before I knew what it was to be defended.
You say I melt your heart when I smile but you stole my heart with your love,
We may have had our tussles in the past but just like the first day at the hospital
I never stopped loving and needing you,
With a love so mighty that the mountains are tiny stones before it I say thank you,
For choosing me to be your daughter, now I can say I understand you.
I love you for loving me the way only a mother can, for everything that you don't get enough credit for.
©nnenne