Saddled with child at back Struggling with loads on head Splashing slippers breast here and there Singing lullaby on the road to the farm Singing, working, sweating yet still battling Sorrowfully feeling for those at school Sometime singing for the one under the tree Sorry, her own stomach is rumbling and empty Smallie cannot get enough breast milk Still browsing for cheap “akamu” So that there might be surplus milk Sh sh sh sh beautiful woman Long Live! Since the genesis of man, you are the pillar Sincerely speaking, things done and accepted Sometimes supported by your effort and power See the light of the day and endure forever. Same as the children delivered, nurtured by feeble hands Spur to become rulers and achievers Still in small silent and salient voice Seek ways to appreciate your undaunted courage. Suddenly an idea sprang up. That woman may live Sustain the environment and the heritage Surprisingly the idea was accepted Startlingly from your end, a woman is appreciated. Note: Akamu is the local custard in Nigeria, it is corn paste

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