My Incomparable Mother. Poem by Zainab Oluwafunbi Daud

My teacher;
You taught me right doings from wrongdoings.

Like the lioness, I become

brave in the jungle of life.

With your words, you cleared my path;

to achieve my goals without a drop bead of sweat.

Oh, my wonderful mother!

When I'm silly, you are passionately patient

to embrace my childish actions, no harsh scolding.

& when the night emerges and

the day sail away on the sea of the morrow,

Your prayers protect me like iron armor.

My encourager!

When life becomes scary & tough,

Your words are always so soothing

and encouraging me to avail my black times.

My comforter!

I'm so blessed, to have you as

a caregiver for only understand

my silence when my words are dead

& take care of me whenever I am sick.

Behold! In every second, every minute,

every hour, every day, and every year,

I'll be grateful to Allāh, for having you.

You're full of wisdom;

You're a role model;

A mentor and a long-life teacher.

Alhamdullilah,

Amidst mothers, God blessed me with you

and this is enough for me a source of joy.

You're the best I ever know on earth

& I'm gracious to Almighty Allah for you— as my mother.

I evoke Allah for you not to fall like

a thrown star from heaven when

you're to devour the fruits of your labor.

& I supplicate to Almighty Allah

that when the victory comes in its

regalia, you're there to witness in good health,

health, rest of mind, and unwavering joy, aameen.

© Zainab Oluwafunbi Daud

✍️ oozing pen✍️