AFRICAN MAMA Judy Wangari  Kamande Materi Girls Center Meru, Kenya.

Mama, Buxom African woman, burly and motherly, her pillowy breasts I suckled Her sweet milk, life's natural delicacy. She gives, she loves. Oh my African Mama, none other could nature like you! Mama, Beautiful African woman, round and proud, Her wide dark eyes, a mirror of life, Her visions of hope, walls against despair. She sees, she frees Oh African Mama, how can I define your intuition? Mama, Humble African woman, pretty, not petty. Her soul warm and tender, life of the home, Her insights are brights, eye for the future, She aspires, she inspires, Oh African Mama, what is it that keeps you going? Mama Happy African woman, jovial and convival Her jubilant personality, sponges up my grief, Her unwaning smile sieves out despondency. She shares, she cares. Oh African Mama, why are you so tender? Mama, Tolerant African woman, responsible and sensible. Her hair black and full, no measure for her stamina. Her strenght, and perseverance, the solid rock I stand! she endures, she procures, Oh African Mama, What is your source of will? Mama Wise African woman, of Quality, not quantity, Her soft lips for a loving kiss, gateway to wonderous wit, Her wealthy intellect, fountain of worthy counsel. She advices, she suffices, Oh African Mama, Can I share in your wisdom? Mama Loving African woman, giver, not taker. Her spirit, rich and flowing, keeps Africa going. Her compassion and passions, forever an aura so glowing. She completes, never depletes. Oh African Mama, Your love keep Africa Living!