She is strong
She is a phenomenon
She is my wonder woman.
You see, I don’t look up to fictional characters. I don’t look up to reality stars.
I look up to her.
On days like this I appreciate her.
Her warm aura. Her brown skin. Her beauty.
Being surrounded by someone so magical yet so modest.
Her passion, oh her passion for me and my brother,
It makes me shed tears, tears of sorrow, tears of joy.
The sacrifices she has made, the grief and the suffering she has beared,
Just to allow me to become whomsoever I dream to be.
She would sit with me, she would cry with me.
Hold me tight in her arms and tell me, I am great.
“Don’t doubt yourself, you are destined for greatness”
“I know you can do it”
“You are God’s child”.
She brought me up to be a God fearing woman.
She single-handedly continues to bring up a strong black MAN.
She is a constant reminder of who, and what I do this for.
Yes, I do this for me. But SHE is my inspiration.
I don’t want to disappoint her.
The greatness she has shown me, I want to multiply by tenfold and use the greatness
To let her reap the fruits of her labour.
Me.
My brother.
Our Work.
She is my heart. She is OUR heart.
She is strong
She is a phenomenon
She is my wonder woman
She is my mum.
Dedicated to Gloria Osayande.
[International woman’s day]
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Author:
Ruth Fadairo (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Dedication to my mother and grandmother.
- Category: Special occasion
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WELCOME RUTH ~ Thank you for your first poem ~ which is a wonderful tribute to your MUM. She sounds formidable ~ Black is Beautiful ~ lovely photo ~ I am so so pleased that you acknowledge you are what you are because of her. She gave your your heritage ~ your beauty ~ your brains and your spirituality ~ what an awesome range of priceless gifts. You give back to her by making her real proud of her precious daughter. I'm cryin' reading this poem it is so so overflowing with LOVE ! Thanks for carin' and sharin' Yours BRIAN (UK) Please check my poems ~ Thanks B
this really means a lot, thank you! ❤
How beautiful to read a sincere tribute to a wonderful Mum on this special day. A lovely reminder that caring women who nurture others deserve all the praise. Hoping to read more of your work here Ruth and welcome to this friendly site.
yes there will be more to come! thank you very much ❤
Lovely
thank you!
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