For 273 days
she carried a heavy load
Enduring all the pain and mood swings alone
the unbearable pain during childbirth
Harbouring the fear of loosing not only her life
but of the amazing gift in her womb
The cutting of the cord that links mother and child
Special cases would require opening of the womb
A mother sleeps only when her offspring knows rest
A mother without a spouse goes to bed with the thought of
how to provide tomorrows porridge
The harsh economy could make her sell what she values alot
The worst could make her plead for alms
A fortunate mother with her spouse
would provide the best basic necessities
A balance meal at night must be assured by ”Dela Maame”
With no help and support from relations
she goes through motherhood with stress
When the school fees, rent and utility bills arrive
the burden of survival lays on her shoulders alone
She sacrifices all she has to see Dela through
the demanding school system
Under the burning sun she remained
Hoping tomato buyers approach her table
Proceeds from her toils gets swallowed
by the stressful school system
Tears run down her cheeks
anytime her offspring is sent home from school
The fear of a misleading future for her offspring is harboured
But determination becomes her friend
and prayer for success for her offspring becomes an anthem
Her tears, toils and sacrifices finally pays off
Mama’s dreams of training her offspring in the faith
and the right way is attained!
This is realized when success knocks on her door
AYEKOOOO to all mothers!
God richly bless you!
#TheLifeOfDela drops soon!
