A short Letter to Mama

Wena ngwana wa Mbuyane
Setlogolo sa Nonyane, Mashile, Moreme le Mbuyane
We salute you

With time I see you in me
With age I feel what you could've felt
I understand

I feel the hope and love you have for me
I appreciate your existence
Im thankful

Your strength and perseverance is beyond measure
Your strike leaves a mark
Im amazed

My memories are filled with your sacrifices
And your faith in my success
I know

Never a moment of pain or porverty
Or fear for my well being
Im safe

You who can do many with your hands
And embrace many with your heart
Im blessed

I can cook, bake, knit, sew, sweep, wash
But cannot hate, deceive, degrade or disrespect
Im lucky

I would like to have your memories
All good and bad
Then have a drink to the good times
And laugh at the bad times

No words can truly state your worth
But I guess I can say the fact
There simply couldn't have been a me
Without you.

Ta
Brigette