Mum

The report I got was that you wouldn't stop.

You just didn't know how.

The report was that you didn't know when to stop.

It seemed like a bad thing.

You literally gave away more than half of all you ever owned.

You woke up each day with a renewed passion to pray.

For your sons and for your siblings like they were your own children.

Our friends became your children, 

all our names in your prayer book.

Extra mile? Not you went beyond it.

"Pe ki won diru, ki won digba"

You quoted Luke 1:37 everyday in your prayers.

Since there's nothing impossible for Yahweh,

Our paths should light up with greatness.

Iya Yomi, thank you for your gifts,

of love, kindness, strength, hope, 

and prayers.

I will always love you.

Enjoy eternal rest in the blossom of your Father.

In loving memory of my lovely mother,

Mrs Mary Abegbe Aina