To a distant Mother!

Years back, I was conceived,

By a specie I now long to reach,

Our bond amputated from your umbilical cord,

You became a parent far from me to reach.

Today is mother’s day,

Not the day I was conceived,

But a celebration of your enablement to conceive me,

Woman you were crowned.

For juggling the hassles of life,

At the palm of your hand,

And still raising a prize possession,

A priceless pearl you groomed to be the lady she is today.

Born far from you,

God willed it to be so,

For You birthed a lioness,

A fox,

One that like you was able to stand the test of time,

Through you, life equipped me to stand on my own!

To be a fighter,

Stern physic,

You built me not to break,

Our distance made me your incarnation;

A strong willed woman

Our conversations are transmitted through prayer,

Where I feel and see you more,

In my prayers,

And dream that one day the Lord will land me on your doorstep.

So that we can revive our relationship.

Distant mother,

A bond I yearn for,

Happy Mother’s Day.

-ANDISWA MADIKANE