The True Mother

For all mothers and mothers to be, I value Mothers so much. They are treasure in the world

Every day she wakes up very early,

Within the dripping cold of dawn,

Sometimes her body shivers until we are afraid,

But she holds on in silence-

She never wants us to have lack.

 

Within the darkest hours of the night,

She goes on her knees,

To converse with the Almighty,

I always hear plead to God in tears,

That our future may be bright.

 

Even though she doesn’t have enough education,

She is more wise and prosperous,

Everything she does is successful,

Sometimes I dare ask her,

But she says it’s God in control.

 

She is never afraid of the wrath of the sun,

Sometimes I pity her too much,

But she says she hates sympathy,

Mostly when she is working for her four sons,

They are her angels that she treasures.

 

She never wants the best for herself,

She spends much to see us shine like stars,

Flourish like roses,

She says she is never ashamed to walk in rags,

As long as her sons are glowing.

 

I have seen people insult her,

They say she is a curse in the community,

But she always overlooks them,

As long as they don’t insult us,

It touches not her heart.

 

Sometimes she goes on hungry,

To see our stomachs full,

She believes it’s better for us to dine,

Because she needs us to grow big like her,

For her age is approaching the end.

 

Even though she is illiterate,

Her wisdom has made us move,

Through the storms,

Even if it made us drop tears,

She was always there to wipe them off.

 

Sometimes I wish I was of age,

To help her fend us,

But I regret that even my bones,

Can’t sustain the pain she holds,

Hope one day I will grow up to help her.

 

She is more precious than gold,

Shines bright than diamonds,

Even if no one loves her,

Since my Dad left for another flower,

She will always remain to be my best.

 

I love you Mum,

You are the woman I will forever adore,

Always in my heart, cherish,

My life, I will live for,

And my soul I will dedicate to.

2017 March, Boygene Borice

Author's Note

Value Mothers,irrespective of how they are

Reviews

[Diamond]

It is an extra ordinary story of a woman who survived severe damage only to see her children grow. It touched my heart deeply, as a woman, as a daughter and as a mother. No wonder the son turns out to be as grateful as you. My regards to her and you.

[boygene borice]

Thank you so much for your review. Glad :)

[Little Whisper]

This is such a beautiful tribute to your Mom.... Precious words of her Angel. I hope you shared this beautiful poem with her. :)

[boygene borice]

Thank you so much. Yes, I did. I always believe mothers are to be valued and treasured

[Norman 223]

An honest ,caring and uncomplicated tribute to the most important person in our lives - although many do not appreciate the sacrifices and emotional qualities that mothers endure on behalf of their children.
Writing from the heart can be so much more effective than solely to prove intellect. Loved it.

N.

[boygene borice]

Very true. Thank you for your review.
We have to treasure our mothers, no matter what they or who they have been.

[Phibby Venable]

I love the way you view your mother with such empathy and understanding. Many never notice. Her sacrifices prove fruitful in you - your writing and awareness. Wonderful poem.

[boygene borice]

Thank you so much. Mothers are sacred being that need to be honored,valued and revered. They are the making of us. :)

[apennylate]

A steadfast and worthy tribute to a woman who sounds an awful lot like a superhero...

[boygene borice]

Thank you so much. I'm glad :)

[anissa]

This is beautifully touching and vivid. The mother's strength is felt in every stanza, growing deeper and deeper to the end. Good job

[boygene borice]

Thank you. I'm glad for your review

[yuhee]

Mothers always know what's best for us. They love their children more than their selves. Without them we would never be in this world. A beautiful poem dedicated to all mothers. Very touching.

[boygene borice]

I'm glad. Thank you :)

[CAPOLAVORO]

My mother died when I was 2 and I have my step mother since fourth grade. I love my step mother. Your poem reaches out to my heart as it depicts the characteristic of my step mother. I love her so much even if I did not come from her womb. Thank you for sharing this marvelous piece.

[boygene borice]

Sorry for the loss of your Mum.
Thanks for your kind and encouragin words :)

[CAPOLAVORO]

You are welcome.

[Ellen Kolman]

God bless your mother...this made me cry..a heart felt tribute....

[boygene borice]

Thank you so much. Pleasure :)

[Najam Us Saher]

It truly touched my heart. I have nothing else to say. Thak you so much for sharing this heart touching and affectionate poem.

[boygene borice]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[Najam Us Saher]

You're welcome ☺