Mother Poem by Chimdike Eze

I can see the smiles
That same smiles of joy
When I was brought into the world
You carried me nine months in your womb
My movement in your womb
Gave you constant joy

I can see the smiles
That same smiles of joy
You sang me lullabies when I cried
You hoped for the day I would start to walk
You filled my stomach with milk from God
My first movement
Gave you constant joy

I can see the smiles
That same smiles of joy
Like the best mother in the world
You read me bedtime stories
You stayed with me till when I slept
You hoped for the day I would start to talk
My first word mama
Gave you constant joy

I can see the smiles
That same smiles of joy
To show your love for me
You always cared for me
You always took me to the hospital
Whenever I get ill
You hoped for the day I will get better
My first sign of health
Gave you constant joy.