Dear Mama,
I remember when it was too cold for comfort outside
I called you to share my sorrows
You listened patiently and said nothing
The punctuation marks of my story were my endless sobs
And when the sobs turned to loud wailing
You couldn’t help but join me
We shared tears and groaning beyond words over the phone
When the whole world left, you stayed
You saw the best in me
When everyone else could only see the worst in me
In your eyes, I could do no wrong
More than a mother, you were my friend
And when they said I was a mistake
You said God makes no mistake
You told me to ignore the rants
You said it’s just noise from the market
It has no meaning and holds no water
They do not know what my baby mean to me, they do not know what my baby means to God, you said
I remember the story you told me
About the weaver at the loom
Spinning beauty into every twist and turn of the fabric
You said my life is a beautiful tale
It may be tough right now
But definitely will have a happy ending
Then you told me of the unseen hands
Angels, Matriarchs and Patriarchs
Encouraging, urging and cheering me on
Every step of the journey of my life
In your words, I have found solace through the years
Strength to carry me through the darkest nights
There were times when your smile was the only light I could see in the tunnel of life
You told me to keep smiling, and never let life drain the light in my eyes
Happy birthday dear mum
I still remember every word of my childish promises
To buy you a house by the sea
Show you the world and show you off to the world
Gold and Ruby you never demanded of me
You said the best gift I can ever give you is my happiness
Now I am sending you this letter
Written with all the joy I can find in this world
May you live long mama
And when I close my eyes to say amen
I know i’ll always see the big smile across your face
Today, forever and for always
Happy birthday dear mum.
