Out of darkness, into daylight
Dreams to conquer , a vision so bright
Oh Mother, my maiden sight
My only hope, held your fingers tight
For in the years that followed,
You gave me everything , earned and borrowed.
Your love used to be
An unconditional seed
That sprouted and blossomed,
Until you decided to pay heed
To fears that arose from societal norms
Tearing down my future's dorms.
Oh Mother, my maiden sight
My eyes are bound, a vision of fright
For now you gave my hand over to another man
Bottled my soul in an airtight can.
This rope around my neck it chokes,
This metal around my toe it pokes,
For I'm still a child , a girl indeed
Clinging to a man fulfilling his need
And just when I was all set to drown
My womb came to my rescue , to save my crown.
For I will soon be a mother , an impeccable one
Guarding my little angel better than any son
Promising her the life she desires
The one I was deprived by society's barriers.
©lerize
L