My Ideal Woman Poem by Golda C NjiribeakoAlexander

Tall as the tropical palms in the rain forest
Steps as elegant as that of a graceful gazelle
Smiling tenderly on all who come across her way
Ever willing to lend a helping hand even when unnecessary
A source of living inspiration to all and sundry
My ideal woman; that’s you, my lovely mother!

An energetic teacher, firm, selfless, strict but amazingly loving
Never hesitating to spring out the cane without delay
Unlike father who is more on the playful side
Back then I used to wonder at her disciplinary prowess
An excellent backbone to her soul mate and hubby
My ideal woman; that’s you, my lovely mother!

I feel blessed to be called a daughter of this lady
A virtuous woman; a helper, an accommodating and caring friend
Even now I look at her and wonder how she does it
Being there for us, the ‘rascals’ that make up her household
Always listening to our problems and giving a solution
You, my lovely mother, are my ideal woman!