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Sun, 13 May 2012 Feature Article

A TOAST OF THANKS; for all mothers

A TOAST OF THANKS; for all mothers

In your protruding belly;
I clutched your entrails wearily.

I tore your legs apart,
And made you display your wares,
With no thought of watching eyes,
That stared at you in fright.

Whilst reeling in pain so bashfully,
About the incisors,
That had ripped through your fleshy muscles,
You smiled at me so beautifully.

At my command;
You were enslaved.

Your sleep was mine to decide;
Your freedom was under my rule;
Yet, you submitted to my call;
And pitilessly, I increased the toll.

In my mouth,
You offered your pride;
And I sucked in glee.

At your back,
I paid my eyes with rest,

And seasons upon seasons;
Days upon days;
You jostled on hostile paths,
In search of berries,
For my insatiable intestines.

I am here today;
And seeing you at the bay;
I know you're reminiscing days gone by;
When the rope of AGAPE had bonded us so strongly.

Mother, with our promises unbroken;
Our bond unshaken;
Our dreams unspoken;
The untold story of pain and happiness has just begun!

And still bonding together;
We are sailing together,
To catch the dreams together.

My thoughts are alive,
And I can only say;
Thank you,
My God-sent mother.

Happy, Happy Mothers' Day!!

Adama Bukari
Accra
May 13, 2012
12:20am

Blog: http://adbukari.blogspot.com
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Cell: 0244653009

Adama Bukari
Adama Bukari, © 2012

Adama Bukari is a crusader of social justice and human rights. . More Adama Bukari is a crusader of social justice and human rights. As a freelance journalist, he continues to bring to the fore the horrifying shades of challenges facing the deaf, blind, the physically challenged, the aged, women and other minority groups who experience rejection, abuse and discrimination. As the founding president of the Africa Centre for Social Inclusion (ACSI), he seeks to rely on policy initiatives and advocacy to deal with the strands of challenges against persons living with physical challenges. He remains committed to good governance practices and effective leadership.

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Column: Adama Bukari

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