Mother my mother I thank the heavens for having made you mine and I yours
and that I call you mother
I bless this day decades ago when you first breathed life
Mother my mother I do not imagine a mere happy birthday would suffice
I am more than grateful
For your care, your guidance, your protection
And most of all your love
Mother my mother, never do I wish to be I away from you
For whole is what I am when I am with you
This at least scratches the surface of how much this day means to me
On this day I pray for your aging grace.
Grace which shall make live to enjoy what you wish me become
Mother my mother, Vida Efua Afful.