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MOTHER'S DAY

6/10/2013

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My Mother was born in an era
Where boys were more valued than girls
The girls including Grandma, ate no meat and only after the boys had finished

At a tender young age
My Mother  was plucked from school to help earn towards the family keep
As a result, she laments she is not literate and is therefore as good as blind

Because of that, she vowed her own daughter would not suffer a similar fate
You study hard and there'll be money for your education, same as your brothers

But Mom's low self esteem rubbed onto me
She thought herself as not pretty, I thought myself as ugly
She thought she wasn't worth her Mother's love, I too thought I was not worthy of much

But because she availed to me the chance to learn, I could read to seek help for myself
And expand my horizons that she could never ever imagine for herself

And for that, Mom, is the greatest gift you gave me as a Mother

Do not hate Grandma for she too suffered the same neglect
The women of those generations didn't know any better
You may not be famous
You may not think of yourself as Great
But you had warriored in your own little corner
For one little girl to realize her dreams

So be proud to know that you did the most heroic thing ever
When you made sure I went to school
You helped break that generational chain of bondage forever...


Know that you are so loved, my dear Mom...


HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all Mothers xo
1 Comment
Jane Haislip
6/17/2013 11:15:25 pm

I've been meaning to leave a comment for days now sweetie. Thank you for your transparency when you write. Another one of those similarities with us dear friend. This indicates to me that you are so okay with who you are as a woman...embracing your past..allowing it to get all mixed up with who you are today. What a wonderful recipe!
I esp. could relate to your comments about thinking yourself as ugly..which you are not b.t.w.! What a beautiful woman you are!!
I grew up feeling the same way and still struggle with this label my father gave me as a child, telling me this lie and believing it.
I now have Bruce who tells me everyday how beautiful I am and I must say I think I am beginning to believe this about myself.
Of course we both know the most important trait of all is the beauty of our soul and this comes through with you in a spectacular way!
I'm so grateful that we are friends and sisters! Love to you.

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