my mother

a woman of true african pride,
my mother
a woman whose there for me,
my mother
i'm glad and thankful of you,

over the years you woke up in morning,
like a man yes you did,
you provided me with love,
you had to think of my well being before yourself,
yes my mother

a woman of a man's character,
a character that give hope,
a true mother indeed,
you raised me even though it was hard,
yes you loved me even though it was tough
yes my mother

poverty struck us like a thunder,
it indeed hit us like a hurricane,
but you stood the test of time,
you are a tried and tested mother,
the woman of compassion,
yes you are my mother,
i will love you no matter what
yes you are my mother.