Single Mum Poem by Farhana Abdullah

At first he was gentle, and always seemed to care,

How could I have known, it would become more than I could bear?

When my pregnancy began, also did the beatings,

The violence, the control, losing all my freedoms.

I had to get away, so I could take care of my girl,

I had enough of the abuse, I was finished, I was done.

After 3 years together, only I could end the torture,

I packed up my girl, and headed for the door.

I would now raise my girl alone, and with no one,

But it would be worth it, for the life that was to come.

I worked hard all day, and raised my girl alone,

A lot of our time was spent on the phone.

But I was home every day by the time school was done,

Then we would hang out until bedtime, and have all sorts of fun.

Doing it alone, is not that easy.

But I wouldn't change a thing, that has happened to us,

It gave us a bond, built from love and trust.

Jannah, I love you and I will always be here for you,

When it's time, I will let you go, and stand behind all that you do.

Yes, I'm a single mom, and I'm proud to say,

It was tough, and a struggle, but I thank God every day.