Mother’s Day has inspired Newham Voices poet Zhenreenah Muhxinga

A mother holding a baby — Zhenreenah Muhxinga with baby, 1975

Dearest Mother, In your warm embrace

I find my peace

Your love that you gives and will never cease

With every strong support, and every kind words

You teach me lessons without being heard

Your laughter, your funny ways, so pure and bright

Lights up my world, day and night.

In your eyes, I see your love, I agree

Forever grateful, I’ll always be.

Mother, I feel your love is warm and true

Embrace me when I am feeling blue

Teach us right from wrong without fear

You stand beside us, always near

I celebrate you, loving Mother

For your love is like no other.

Thank you for all the sacrifices you make

With you by my side, my heart will never break

So on this day, we say to you,

Dear mother, kind and ever true,

Thank you for the love you share,

For always showing that you care.

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