AWO

Awo,

The stress of childhood

And the trouble it brought

Stopped you not

From nurturing me.

I caused you pain,

I brought less gain.

Never did you change,

Your love was same.

Awo,

You were my shield,

My pillar; my fortress.

You gave me peace,

When all fought me.

You received me,

When the world deceived me.

You were proud,

Beyond all doubts.

Awo,

All your life,

You have invested in me.

So much power,

You have vested in me.

Though I turned out

Not as you wanted me to,

You still embrace my flaws

And accept my weaknesses

Awo,

A woman of virtue,

That's what you are.

A bundle of passion

Joy, peace and love.

Of all the treasures,

Below and above.

You stand as one;

The outstanding one.

I love you Mum

Written by Daniel Felix Ayibontey
University of Education, Winneba
Ga Dangme Department

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