TO MY DEAR MAMA ON MOTHER'S DAY

TO MY DEAR MAMA

ON MOTHER’S DAY

Dear mama

I wish I could also join others to celebrate you

I wish I could also call you on Mother’s day

To wish you a happy mother’s day

Like others are joyously doing.

I wish I could buy you a gift

To express my utmost appreciation for how wonderful you’ve been.

But sorry I have to disappoint you mama

I’m sorry I have to be silent

And weep in my heart of hearts

On a remarkable day like Mother’s Day.

I’m sorry I have to hide in my closet

And kneel on my knees

While I silently wail and pray

For the mothers of the over 200 girls

Who have been callously abducted in Nigeria.

Of what use is a smile on your face

When other mothers just like you

Who also deserve the same smile

Weep and go through boundless emotional pains daily?

I wish I could compose myself

And feign as if all is well

Just to put a smile on your pretty face.

Yet no matter how hard I tried to be a hypocrite

The more my emotions betray and break me down.

I thank you very much from within

For all the great virtues you’ve imbibed in me.

I thank you for being there for me at all times

I thank you for being the sacrificial mother you’ve always been

I love you

But sorry my broken spirit and grieving emotions

Aren’t allowing me to wish you a happy mother’s day.

Though my heart is heavy

I still want to you to know one thing is for sure

That I love you and I’ll always do

I love you mama!!!