From mockery to envy
With diligence mama worked.
Without discontentment or complaint, she prevailed.
Strong or weak, she persevered.
Laziness among her colleagues, she avoided.
Secretly, they mocked mama.
With hope mama persisted.
Without shame or pride, she toiled.
Good or bad times, she believed.
Vain conversations among her neighbours she shunned
Secretly, they gossiped about mama.
With grace mama flourished.
Without relenting and ceasing, she prayed.
Day or night, she interceded.
Extravagance among her
peers, she overlooked
Secretly, they respected mama.
With determination mama saved.
Without sleep or rest, she endured.
Rain or shine, she laboured.
Impoverishment among her
friends she evaded.
Secretly, they envied mama.
Congratulations dear!
ReplyDeleteAnd this has always been my favourite.
Thanks, and keep up the good job!
Thank you Joana. You have been encouraging.
DeleteThis poem is a tribute to my mum, it speaks so touchingly of her labours and grim determination. You nailed it!
ReplyDeleteSure John and thank you. Hardworking and selfless mothers are to be celebrated and acknowledged. Thumbs up to all great mothers.
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