Poem for Ma's 50th Birthday

It’s different now…

I’ve moved onto the avenues of the parenthood.

The love you’ve shown for us is better understood.

Well, I say understand, but it evades this man,

How you raised me and got a degree I guess "Can

God make it happen?" wasn’t ever in your questions,

And if it was, you learned to focus on your blessings.

See mama, I always admired how you kept faith

In the midst of struggles that may have come your way.

A part of me died when Aunt Addie said goodbye,

But I looked into your eyes and you were so sure that I

Would see her again – That it comforted my spirit.

Used to wonder about God’s voice, but when you speak I hear it.

And, I’m trying to stay on topic, but the fact of the matter,

Is that your life has truly pointed me up the ladder,

Straight to God’s graces. When we don’t think we can make it.

We give you a call and you reassure us where our place is.

Your whole essence – I mean career and all

Is centered on the question “what can I do for ya’ll?”

I try to follow the pattern and be more selfless.

But, that’s one of the areas I still need help with.

But your grandson is helping, you’ve shown that we’re destined

To fight the good fight and use love as our weapon.

So, in this world of education where everyday’s a work day.

We gotta stop and say Happy 50^th Birthday!

We love you, ma!