In Loving Strides (Dedicated to All Mothers)
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My presence came with joyful pain
Sickened her mornings
For nine full months
It was hard to bear
But in loving stride she took it all
As the Lord molded my flesh
My growth did change her figure’s shape,
And my weight weakened her joints
As it also hampered her tender gait
But in loving stride she took it all
For nine full months,
I changed her usual ways of life
Yet, inside of her, I lived in warmth
I turned and kicked, and even played
But in loving stride she took it all
God’s loving hand was there to help
My tender being was so pampered
With care and protection so needed
I was fed, groomed, and well nourished
And in loving stride she took it all
And when the day finally came
Her water broke, but she was strong,
She pushed in pain, but bravely so,
Till out I came breathing and crying
And in Loving stride she took it all.
And as I grew, she was there for me
While as a child I learned of life.
She showed me the lessons, nudged me on,
Was quick to forgive even when I erred
And in loving stride MOTHER took it all.
©Oliver O. Mbamara – POEMS OF LOVE & FREEDOM (May 2010/Updated Mar. 2015)
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Charity Kafula, Jane Maluka, Citor Chidi and 6 others like this.
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Olubunmi Afonja Love this Oliver!! Thank you for this beautiful poem. -
Bea Panda WOW!!! This is beautiful Oliver!!! Thank you for a beautiful gift and happy Mothering Sunday to your lovely mama!!! -
Maria Eke You are truly a Bonifide Son of your Mother, God Bless both of you, and your Poem is very sweet, just right for a sweet Mother like yours, we are proud of you for being so open with your love for mothers, Thank you -
Lilli Miron Its wonderful to read your poem about the love you have for your Mother….You look like Her….Thank you for sharing the poem! -
Van-lare Julie The Smile at the Heart of Things
The Smile that says it ALL
The Smile that lighting up a mother’s love…See More -
Ada Ameshi Beautiful … and yes, you do loo like her -
Oliver Mbamara Thank you ladies…your kind comments are well appreciated.
I seriously believe that a mother’s love is the closest human expression of God’s love on earth – steadfast, caring, forgiving, and unconditional.
And Julie, your poetic comment about “smile” is unique. -
Regina Askia Williams Thanks Oliver. bless your sweet Mom too. Cheers -
Kelechi Kohen thanks v much,i love it you are right -
Esther Obioha The one and only sweet mother. This is a master piece, i love it. Thank you Oliver. -
Ngozi Alu This is beautiful. May love and joy always be the portion of your wonderful mom. Also much blessing to her and to all our mothers. -
Princess Meg Ukwubiwe WELL WRITTEN OLIVER. THANK YOU. -
Ogunkoya Ola another excellent job mr spade. -
Casmir Ejiogu thanks for remembering the mothers God bless you and your mom -
Charles Mba Thanks, for you speak for me, too. -
Adanne Chukwu oooooohhhhhhhh! thats so lovely -
Twissa Blessing Owanga beautiful poem…God bless! -
Sharon D Lucas awesome talent! Thanks for sharing this. -
Jane Maluka Ollver , Your poem is a stunning beautiful work of love art , Very moving . Thanks and appreciations for sharing .
I can only repeat myself , I rejoice in the beauty and depth of your soul , and diversity in creative expressions.
This world needs young , deep and intelligent men like you, positive role models . Many blessings -
Ogo Nwaokolo cj, this is so touching, wished my mum could read. thanx a lot for this -
Oliver Mbamara So much love in your comments…I don’t know how to thank you all. Many blessings to you all for appreciating the poem.
Thanks and blessings! -
Oliver Mbamara Debbie, sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I will inbox you. Blessings!
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Ebele R Ugenyi Very thoughtful and moving poem. Thanks for sharing. -
Leon Kaleta Ligan-majek VERY MOVING -
Everly Rouse really nice Oliver -
Eric Chifunda Oliver, beautiful poem as usual. Great pic with your loving and wonderful mum. You have done her proud my friend. -
Citor Chidi I was lucky to see her couple of weeks ago. She is indeed a good Mom. Keep on loving her with all your heart and wallet too. U know what i mean. -
Oliver Mbamara Thanks guys, I appreciate. Many blessings in return to you and yours!
Citor, I know what you mean… -
Kabukie Tetteh beautiful poem will read it for my mum
